Shahi Tukra (Sweet Bread Dessert) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A popular north Indian dessert. Ingredients:
1 quart vegetable oil |
15 slices white bread, cut into 2-inch squares |
4 cups whole milk |
2 cups white sugar |
4 cardamom pods |
4 whole cloves |
2 cinnamon sticks |
1 pinch saffron |
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Fry the bread squares in the oil until crispy and brown; remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
3. Stir the milk and sugar together in a saucepan; bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Add the cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and saffron; simmer together for 15 minutes. Remove and discard the whole spices. Set the mixture aside to cool to room temperature.
4. Arrange the bread in a flat-bottomed serving dish. Gently pour the milk mixture over the bread until all pieces are covered. Chill in refrigerator 2 to 3 hours. Garnish with the almonds to serve.
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