Shahi Tukra facts for kids
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| Course | Dessert |
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| Place of origin | Punjab, Pakistan |
| Region or state | Mughal empire |
| Main ingredients | Bread, milk and Safron |
Shahi Tukra is type of bread pudding which originated in Mughlai cuisine in the 1600s. The literal translation of Shahi Tukra is royal piece or bite. Shahi tukre originated from Pakistan when Pakistani chefs made this dish to present to royal mughal courts. The white bread is fried in oil/ghee after which milk and sugar is added. The dish is flavored using saffron, cloves, and cardamom.
History
DNA India reported the dish to be of Mughal origin and likely invented in Pakistan.
The Shahi Tukra was a popular desert item of Mughal emperors who are reported to have consumed it during the holy month of Ramadan. It remains a popular item on Eid-ul-Fitr celebrating the end of Ramadan in South Asia.
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