preparing sugar syrup for shahi tukda. 1. mix 1/2 cup of sugar with 1/4 cup water in a pan. you can cook both the sugar syrup as well as toast the bread slices, simultaneously. 2. keep the sugar solution on low heat.
Arrange the sugar syrup soaked bread slices neatly in a serving tray or plate. Pour the rabri on the sugar syrup coated bread slices. Garnish with sliced blanched almonds and pistachios. Serve the rich royal shahi tukda.
It’s no surprise, either! The word shahi means “royal” and tukra (also spelled tukda) means “a piece”; literally translated, this tasty dessert means “royal piece.” ( Tukray or tukday is the plural form ).
shahi tukda can be served warm or chilled. this dessert is a heavy, rich dessert particularly meant for festive occasions. since i had made a few days back and the recipe was lying in the drafts, i thought its a good occasion to post shahi tukda recipe for eid. wishing all who celebrate, a happy eid.