Shahi Tukra
Shahi tukra is a sweet dessert made with fried bread which is then soaked in heated milk along various dessert spices such as cardamom (elaichi) and saffron (Safran). Shahi tukda recipe is very popular in Pakistani cuisine often served in ceremonies as a sweet dish. It is also termed as bread ka meetha or dabal ka meetha. Main ingredients include bread, milk, sugar and saffron. Shahi tukre were first introduced by Mughals and yet it is a part of Mughali cuisine. Shahi tukra is a traditional sweet of Pakistan and India. Shahi tukre is a dish to serve on occasions and that's why it is served in weddings and other ceremonies as a sweet dish. Double ka metha or shahi tukda is also served in Ramadan and Eid days.
What is Shahi Tukda (Double Ka Meetha)?
Shahi tukra is a sweet dessert made with fried bread which are then soaked in heated milk along various dessert spices such as cardamom (elaichi) and saffron (zafran). Shahi tukre were first introduced by Mughals and yet it is a part of Mughali cuisine.
Shahi tukre is a dish to serve on occasions and that's why it is served in weddings and other ceremonies as sweet dish. Double ka metha or shahi tukda is also served in Ramadan and Eid days.
Shahi tukra is popular in regions of Pakistan and India. It is made with bread and milk mainly, added few other ingredients to achieve the desired taste.
If you are looking for even easy way to prepare this dessert, here is double ka meetha
recipe (step by step).