1 cup water 1 cup sugar A few saffron strands 2-3 green cardamoms
For Shahi Tukda:
3-4 slices of white bread (cut into desired shapes) Ghee (for frying)
Optional Garnish:
Chopped nuts Green cardamom powder
Directions:
1. Prepare the Sugar Syrup: Boil water and sugar together. Add saffron strands and cardamoms. Simmer until slightly thickened, then set aside. 2. Fry Bread: Heat ghee in a pan and fry bread slices until golden and crispy. 3. Assemble Shahi Tukda: Dip fried bread in the sugar syrup briefly, flipping quickly to coat both sides. Place on a serving plate. 4. Garnish & Serve: Garnish with nuts or cardamom powder. Serve with rabdi or malai for a rich flavor or enjoy plain with chai.
Most of the sweetness comes from the berries, so feel free to play with the amount of sweetened condensed milk so that the sweetness level is to your liking.
This Masterchef India (Season 4) co-judge is a professional food stylist and a television show host with successful food shows, namely, Breakfast Xpress, Snack Attack, Homemade, Thank God It's Friday, Health Bhi Taste Bhi and a travel series, The Great Indian Rasoi.
