Shahi Tukda (Royal Indian Bread Pudding) An elegant, classic Mughlai dessert featuring crispy, ghee-fried bread elements soaked in fragrant sugar syrup and topped with a rich, slow-simmered cardamom and kewra rabdi. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Yield: 4–6 servings Ingredients For the Rabdi (Thickened Milk) 4 cups (1 liter) Full-cream whole milk ½ cup Condensed milk (adjust to taste) ½ tsp Cardamom powder 1 tsp Kewra water (screwpine essence) For the Sugar Syrup 1 cup Granulated sugar 1 cup Water For the Fried Bread Base 6 slices White bread (crusts removed, cut into equal squares or triangles) Ghee or neutral oil (for deep or shallow frying) Method 1. Prepare the Rabdi 1. Simmer the milk: In a wide, heavy-bottomed pan, bring the whole milk to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Stir occasionally and scrape the milk solids (malai) from the ...
Stuffed Baked Bati Stuffed batis , also known as Masala Bati , often feature a filling of spiced green peas or potatoes. I have used a Potato masala curry that we make for dosa. Ingredients Dough : 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta), 1/4 cup semolina (suji), 1/4 cup ghee, 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain), and salt. Stuffing : leftover potato masala curry Instructions Make the Dough : Combine flour, suji, ghee, salt, and ajwain. Add water gradually to knead a stiff dough . Let it rest for 20 minutes. Shape the Bati : Divide dough into small balls. Flatten a ball, place a spoonful of stuffing in the center, and seal the edges to form a round ball. Bake : Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or 180°C . Place batis on a tray and bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crusty. Ghee Soak : Remove from the oven, lightly crack each bati, and dip completely into melted ghee for soaking an au This nutritious dal uses equal parts of five l...