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