Shahi Tukra (sweet Bread Dessert)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 10 mins


• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• fry the bread squares in the oil until crispy and brown; remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
• 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.
• 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.