Shahi tukray, double ka meetha or homemade sweet bread pudding there are so many different names of this royal treat. This badshahi dessert can also be traced to the Mughlai kitchen of subcontinent but it is always remained a mystery how this twisted bread pudding came to the subcontinent. Overall it is a delectable Mughlai meetha seeped in the royal aroma of cardamom, saffron with the sweetness of sugar and nuts and smooth texture of milk and cream shows that shahi tukray is definitely a dessert created for kings. There are also many who claims that shahi tukray is the dish evolves from "Uma Ali" an ancient Egyptian bread pudding.
Shahi Tukray literally means royal pieces in Urdu and Hindi. It was a favorite dish of Mughal emperors to break fast in Ramazan and a meetha festively served on the occasion of Eid ul Fitar and Eid ul Azha.
Shahi Tukda is nothing but bread fried in oil, dipped in the sugar syrup and mixed with rabri. Caramel shahi tukray is one of the most favored recent trending meal in the world appreciated by millions daily. It is quick, easy and delicious along with its wonderful looks. I am sharing here a step by step process of how to make caramel shahi tukday with pictures of every step to make your Eid or any special occasion more special. Give it a try and have a lot of appreciation from your family. Enjoy!
____________ For Caramel Sauce _______________
In a pot add sugar, water and let the sugar melt on medium flame.
Turn the flame to low and let the sugar cook till it changes its color to golden brown.
Turn off the flame and add fresh cream in it. Whisk well till cream gets well combined with the caramelized sugar.
Add butter, vanilla essence, salt in the sauce and combine everything till the butter completely melts.
Add milk in the sauce and mix it as well.
Caramel sauce for shahi turay is ready keep it aside and let it cool down completely
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_________Note: You can store this caramel sauce for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
______________ For Milk Preparation _______________
In a pan add milk, condensed milk and cardamom powder. Put it on medium flame and let it boil.
Then cook for 5 minutes more. Stir in between so it may not stick to the bottom of the pan.
Turn off the flame and add fresh cream in this milk mixture.Combine well.
Let it cool down completely.
______________ For Bread/Tukray Preparation ________________
Heat oil in a frying pan on medium flame.
Cut each bread slice in half and fry in the oil till it turns crispy and golden from both sides.
Repeat the process with all bread slices and put aside.
_____________ For Assembling ____________
In the serving dish first pour some prepared milk.
Then add a layer of prepared bread slices, then again pour some prepared milk on it.
Repeat the layering in the same way.
Finely pour the prepared caramel sauce over the top and garnish with chopped dry fruits.
Easy and yummy caramel shahi tukray (Eid special) are ready to enjoy.
