Shahi Tukray - Royal Bread Pudding

Posted by - Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health

Shahi Tukray aka Royal bread pudding is very traditional, true Royal indulgence dating back to Mughal Empire's era. I am not a big fan of any desi dessert but I have a huge sweet tooth and big heart for this particular one.

Typically, a piece of toast is deep fried in ghee (clarified butter), soaked in heavy cream or full-fat milk infused with saffron thread, sugar, & topped with nuts/dried fruits. 

I re-created skinny version by using tea rusk (toasted bread can also be used) rather than frying bread. Also,I skipped heavy cream/whole milk and I opted almond-milk..but feel free to use whatever milk you regularly drink.

This is not your Royal decadent shahi turkay but it's really good-taste and texture wise. My parents, who are pretty serious about their dessert were also pleased with the final result. And me, I ate three pieces happily in one sitting with way less calories and fats. 

Skinny Shahi Tukray

Ingredients

8 tea rusks

1.5 cup milk

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoon condensed milk

1 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

handful chopped almond (or pistachios)

Directions

-Arrange tea rusks in a small tray and keep it aside.

-In a small sauce pan, over medium heat, warm milk, sugar, condensed milk. Add cinnamon and cardamom and stir them Allow it to thicken for about 10 minutes.

-Remove it from heat. Allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes.

-Gently pour it over tea rusks, making sure it covers the bread.

-Leave it in the refrigerator for an hour or so.

-Serve it with chopped almond.