Shahi Tukra (Indian Bread Pudding) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Shahi Tukra (Indian Bread Pudding) Recipe). This is a very famous Hyderabadi dish and is a very simple, but rich dessert. It is great for a large dinner party as the recipe can be easily multiplied to make more. It is best eaten chilled. If available, you can add a few drops of Kewra essence to the milk mixture once it has cooled.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs55 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Shahi Tukra (Indian Bread Pudding) Recipe

Ingredients

1 quart oil for deep frying

8 slices white bread

crusts removed and cut into 4 squares

¼ cup cashews

¼ cup sliced almonds

2 tablespoons pistachio nuts

1 ¼ cups whole milk

5 tablespoons evaporated milk

¾ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon ground cardamom

1 pinch saffron

Dosas (Indian-style Pancakes)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the bread slices in the hot oil until deep golden brown; drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Fry the cashews almonds and pistachio nuts in the hot oil until golden brown; remove from oil and set aside to cool. Chop roughly.

Step 2

Bring the milk to a gentle boil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-low heat; continue boiling until the volume of milk reduces by about half. Pour the evaporated milk into the pan and add the sugar cardamom and saffron; simmer together 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

Step 3

Arrange the fried bread pieces in a shallow dish large enough to allow them to be laid in a single layer. Evenly pour the milk mixture over the bread. Scatter the chopped nuts over the bread. Chill in refrigerator until completely cold 1 to 2 hours.

Nutritional Information

Shahi Tukra (Indian Bread Pudding) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 324.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.6g 11%

Carbohydrates: 37g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 23.1g

Fat: 17.8g 27%

Saturated Fat: 3.2g 16%

Cholesterol: 6.1mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 108IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.4mg 19%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 35.8mcg 9%

Calcium: 123.2mg 12%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 35.8mg 13%

Potassium: 182.3mg 5%

Sodium: 233.2mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 160.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.