Mango Shahi Tukda Recipe

Mango Shahi Tukda is a popular Indian dessert made with bread, mangoes, and cream. It is a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of mangoes.

Ingredients of Mango Shahi Tukda Recipe

• 2 cups mango puree
• 2 tablespoons sugar or to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons cream
• 1 liter milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 pinch saffron strands
• 1 tablespoon rose water
• 100 grams grated khoya
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2-3 green cardamom pods
• 1/2 cup ghee
• 11-12 bread slices, trimmed and cut into triangles
• Desiccated coconut for garnish
• Pistachios and almonds for garnish

Instructions

To make the mango and cream sauce

• In a saucepan, combine the mango puree, sugar, and butter.
  • Cook over low heat for 7-8 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
  • Stir in the cream and rose water.
  • Stir in the khoya and let cool completely.

To make the sugar syrup

• In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and cardamom pods.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool.

To fry the bread slices

• In a frying pan, heat the ghee over medium heat.
  • Add the bread slices and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  • Dip the fried bread slices in the sugar syrup and drain off any excess.

To assemble

• In a serving dish, arrange the fried bread slices.
  • Top with the mango and cream sauce.
  • Sprinkle with desiccated coconut, pistachios, and almonds.
  • Serve chilled.

Tips

• For a richer flavor, use full-fat milk and cream.
• If you don’t have khoya, you can substitute it with 1/2 cup of condensed milk.
• You can also add other fruits to the dessert, such as strawberries, pineapple, or peaches.

Enjoy!