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
  1. 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. 

 

  1. 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.  

 

  1. 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