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Shahi Tukra is type of bread pudding which originated in South Asia during the Mughal era in the 1600s.[1][2] The literal translation of Shahi Tukra is royal piece or bite.[1] Shahi tukre originated in the Mughal Empire when Indian chefs made this dish to present to royal Mughal courts.[3] The white bread is fried in oil/ghee after which milk and sugar is added.[4][5] The dish is flavored using saffron, cloves, and cardamom.[6][7]
.JPG) Shahi Tukra | |
| Region or state | South Asia Mughal Empire |
|---|---|
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DNA India reported the dish to be of Mughal origin and likely invented in Hyderabad.[8]
The Shahi Tukra was a popular desert item of Mughal emperors who are reported to have consumed it during the holy month of Ramadan.[9] It remains a popular item on Eid-ul-Adha celebrating the end of Ramadan in South Asia.[10][11][12]
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- Mughlai cuisine
- Double ka Meetha-a similar dish, also originating from Hyderabad, India using a different type of bread.[9]
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