Shahi Tukri (Sweet Fried Bread)

This easy Indian dessert is made with a simple syrup and deep-fried bread.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 169 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts
• 1 quart cooking oil
• 5 slices white bread, quartered

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Fry bread pieces in batches till deep golden brown. Set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

Step 3

Stir the water and sugar together in a small pan; bring to a boil. Stir the cardamom into the water, reduce the heat to low, and simmer another 2 to 3 minutes. Dip the fried bread pieces in the liquid for 2 to 3 minutes. Arrange the bread in a single layer in a flat-bottomed serving dish.

Step 4

Drizzle the cream over the bread pieces, and top with the pistachio nuts. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.