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Shahi Tukda

Chef Jasjit Kaur Darpan, 09 Apr, 2026
  • Shahi Tukda

Ingredients: 

For the Sugar Syrup: 

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. 

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