Traditional Shahi Tukda Recipe - Hyderabadi Double Ka Meetha

Steps

1. 1To begin making Traditional Shahi Tukda Recipe - Hyderabadi Double Ka Meetha we will first make the rabri.
2. 2Into a saucepan add milk, sugar and saffron strands.
3. 3Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a brisk boil. After boiling for a few minutes turn the heat to low and simmer the milk mixture stirring continuously until it is reduced to three fourths of its original quantity.
4. 4The condensation will cause the cream from the milk to settle on the sides and bottom of the pan. It's important to keep scraping down the cream and adding it back to the condensing milk.
5. 5The mixture will begin to thicken and get a creamy texture. It is important to make sure towards the end of the condensing process to be close to the stove monitoring the milk and stirring it continuously.
6. 6Note: The last stages are when the condensed milk can get burned at the bottom of the pan and completely alter the taste of the rabri. Hence it is extremely crucial to ensure you stay close to the pan and keep stirring.
7. 7Once the milk has reduced to half of its original quantity, turn off the heat. Now add the cardamom powder and the rose water to the rabri and stir well to combine. Keep aside.
8. 8Into a saucepan add water and sugar. Stir util the sugar dissolves. Allow the sugar syrup to boil for a few minutes. Add the cardamom powder and rose water, stir and turn off the heat.
9. 9Trim the edges of 6 bread slices and cut them diagonally.
10. 10Place them on a preheated pan in batches.
11. 11Drizzle ghee generously over the bread and flip the bread and toast it on the tawa until it golden and crisp on both sides. Once done remove the bread from the pan and keep aside.
12. 12Dip the fried bread slices in the sugar syrup, drain and arrange it on the serving dish. Pour the rabri over the bread slices and garnish with the chopped almonds and pistachios. Serve Shahi Tukda immediately.
13. 13Serve Traditional Shahi Tukda Recipe - Hyderabadi Double Ka Meetha with a party meal of Nawabi Paneer Curry, Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryaniand Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita.