Shahi tukra

Shahi tukra
Shahi tukra
Region or stateSouth Asia Mughal Empire
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Shahi tukra is a type of bread pudding which originated in Indian Subcontinent during the Mughal era in the 1600s.[1][2] The literal translation of 'shahi tukra' is 'royal piece' or 'royal bite'.[1] Shahi tukra originated in the Mughal Empire when royal chefs made this dish to present to Mughal courts. It is now a staple festive dish in Pakistan and India. [3] The white bread is fried in oil or ghee, after which milk and sugar are added.[4][5] The dish is flavored using saffron, cloves, and cardamom.[6][7] It is akin to the Egyptian dessert om Ali.[8]

History

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

Shahi tukra was a popular dessert 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]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "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. ^ a b c 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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