Shahi Tukda with Zero Maida Milk Bread

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

For the Sugar Syrup:

• Sugar – 1/2 cup
• Water – 1/4 cup
• Cardamom pods – 2-3 (crushed)
• Saffron strands – a pinch (optional)
• Rose water – 1/2 tsp (optional)

For the Rabri:

• Full-fat milk – 2 cups
• Condensed milk – 2 tbsp (optional)
• Sugar – 2-3 tbsp
• Cardamom powder – 1/4 tsp
• Saffron strands – a pinch
• Rose water – 1 tsp (optional)

For Garnishing:

• Almonds & pistachios – sliced
• Dried rose petals – optional
• Silver leaf – optional

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Rabri:

   • Boil milk and let it simmer, stirring occasionally until reduced by half.
   • Add condensed milk (if using), sugar, cardamom powder, saffron, and rose water.
   • Let it thicken to a creamy texture.

2. Make the Sugar Syrup:

   • Heat sugar, water, cardamom, and saffron until it slightly thickens.
   • Add rose water at the end.

3. Toast the Bread:

   • Cut Zero Maida Milk Bread into triangles.
   • Shallow fry in ghee until golden brown. (Alternatively, toast in an oven or air fryer.)

4. Assemble the Shahi Tukda:

   • Dip fried/toasted bread in sugar syrup for a few seconds.
   • Arrange on a plate and pour rabri over it.

5. Garnish & Serve:

   • Sprinkle almonds, pistachios, and dried rose petals.
   • Serve warm or chilled.