Shahi Tukra

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Shahi Tukra
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Shahi Tukra
Region or state South Asia Mughal Empire

Shahi Tukra is type of bread pudding which originated in South Asia during the Mughal era in the 1600s. [1] [2] The literal translation of Shahi Tukra is royal piece or bite. [1] Shahi tukre originated in the Mughal Empire when Indian chefs made this dish to present to royal Mughal courts. [3] The white bread is fried in oil/ghee after which milk and sugar is added. [4] [5] The dish is flavored using saffron, cloves, and cardamom. [6] [7] It is akin to the Egyptian dessert Om Ali. [8]

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History

DNA India reported the dish to be of Mughal origin and likely invented in Hyderabad. [9]

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Shahi Tukra

The Shahi Tukra was a popular desert item of Mughal emperors who are reported to have consumed it during the holy month of Ramadan. [8] It remains a popular item on Eid-ul-Adha celebrating the end of Ramadan in South Asia. [10] [11] [12]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Shahi Tukda: The Mughlai Bread Pudding We Can't Get Enough of". NDTV Food. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  2. ↑ "Eid desserts to satiate your sweet tooth". Hindustan Times. 2 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "Origins of shahi tukre". 14 June 2018.
  4. ↑ richa. "Ramzan special: 10 delicacies for iftar you should know". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  5. ↑ "Delectable desserts you must try in Agra". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  6. ↑ Sharma, Nik (11 October 2019). "Recipe: Shahi tukda elevates a simple bread pudding with cardamom and saffron". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  7. ↑ "Tamal Ray's Indian bread pudding recipe | The Sweet Spot". the Guardian. 13 November 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  8. 1 2 3 4 Tirmizi, Bisma (23 December 2013). "Food Stories: Shahi Tukray". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  9. ↑ "Metamorphosis of the classic Shahi Tukda". DNA India. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  10. ↑ "Eid-ul-Fitr: Know Its History, Traditions And Significance". NDTV.com. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  11. ↑ Nazish, Noma. "The Best Eid Ul-Fitr Recipes From Around The World". Forbes. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  12. ↑ Callahan, Blaine. "The month of Ramadan starts April 2: Here's what to know about the Islamic holiday". Norwich Bulletin. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
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