Shahi Tukra

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Shahi Tukra
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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]

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History

DNA India reported the dish to be of Mughal origin and likely invented in Hyderabad. [8]

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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. [9] It remains a popular item on Eid-ul-Adha celebrating the end of Ramadan in South Asia. [10] [11] [12]

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