This is a traditional Indian dessert that used to be hugely popular when I was young. It used to often feature at parties, functions and even at weddings. Shahi Tukda literally translated means a " royal piece"as Shahi means royal in Hindi and Tukda means piece or portion. And indeed it lives up to it's name as it is a sublime regal treat. Thankfully though, preparing it is fairly simple. Milk is simmered on a low flame till slightly thick and then sugar and cardamom powder is added and it is poured over fried pieces of bread. Easy right?
I mastered this recipe along with a few others when I started taking an interest in cooking in my high school days. I remember the elation I felt when occasionally I would be allowed to cook, not just for our family, but for guests. The sense of accomplishment and the praise that was generously given used to encourage me in my culinary adventures. This recipe never failed to score a big hit ...so very comforting and delicious....a perfect finale to a good meal.
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cup milk
2 slices of bread
1/4 cup nuts and raisins
1/2 tea spoon elaichi powder ( green cardamom)
2 table spoon sugar
Oil to deep fry
Method: Cut each bread slice into four triangles. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the bread slices. Fry till crisp and golden. Remove and keep aside on an absorbent paper. Put the milk to boil in a heavy bottom pan. When it starts boiling lower the flame and let it simmer for ten to fifteen minutes. Once the milk thickens, switch off flame and allow to cool a little. Add sugar and cardamom powder.
Take a serving dish and place the fried bread pieces in it. Sprinkle part of the nuts and raisins. Cover with the thickened milk and spread the remaining nuts and raisins on top. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours and serve.
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