Australian Macadamia Nuts Shahi Tukda Delight
Give your Diwali desserts a royal twist with this Shahi Tukda recipe, made extra special with a creamy Australian Macadamia Nuts filling! Rich, indulgent, and packed with nutty goodness—this treat is perfect for the festive season!
SERVINGS
2-3
COURSE
- Dessert
PERFECT FOR
- Celebrations
PREFERENCE
- Vegetarian
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
INGREDIENTS
For Shahi Tukda:
- 6 slices of bread (white)
- 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter) for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 4-5 saffron strands (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 tbsp chopped Australian Macadamia Nuts, dried rose petals, pistachios and silver varak for garnish
For Macadamia Nuts and Khoya Filling:
- 2/3 cup Australian Macadamia Nuts
- 1 cup khoya (mawa)
- 4 tbsp condensed milk(adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 4 tbsp milk
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare the Filling:
- Soak nuts in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain and blend to a smooth paste with 2 tbsp milk.
- Dry roast the Australian Macadamia Nuts paste for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add khoya and condensed milk. Cook mixture on low heat until well combined and smooth. Add milk to adjust consistency.
- Add cardamom powder and mix. Allow the filling to cool.
- Prepare The Tukda:
- In a separate pan, make sugar syrup by heating sugar and water until it thickens slightly. Add cardamom powder and saffron.
- Cut bread slices into circles, apply ghee and air fry/bake till golden brown and crispy.
- 3. Assemble the Stuffed Shahi Tukda:
- Take one baked bread slice, dip it in warm sugar syrup and spread a layer of macadamia nuts and khoya filling on it, and cover it with another slice to make a sandwich.
- Arrange the Stuffed Shahi Tukda on a serving dish, and garnish with chopped Australian Macadamia Nuts, rose petals, pistachios.
NUTRITION
- Carbohydrates: 277 g
- Protein: 52.6 g
- Fat: 155.9 g