Shahi Tukda (stuffed with Red Dragon Fruit Kalakand) A Hyderabadi Fusion Dessert

 

                This is a fusion recipe of the very popular Hyderabadi dessert - Shahi Tukda. As I had some leftover homemade Red Dragon Fruit kalakand, I made sandwiches out of it. I also made some instant rabdi. Then I arranged the sandwiches (cut into two) on a serving plate and drizzled the rabdi over it. This was served, garnished with some chopped almonds, pistachios and dry rose petals. My innovative fusion dessert is ready. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare my version of this yummy fusion dessert.

          Shahi Tukda, a royal dessert is also called Double Ka Meetha in Hyderabad. It is a rich Mughlai style dessert prepared of fried bread slices dipped in sugar syrup. This is then drizzled with rabdi and garnished with chopped dry fruits. 

          This decadent dessert is flavored with cardamom powder, rose water and saffron. It is a must for special occasions like weddings, parties and during Eid festival.

1.  Kalakand - 

• 200 gms. paneer, crumbled 
• 1 tbsp. ghee
• Red Dragon fruit puree
• 2 tbsp. milk powder
• 2-3 tbsp. sugar or to taste 
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp. rose water
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder 
• 1-2 tbsp. pistachios & almonds, chopped

             In a non-stick pan, add the Red Dragon Fruit puree and simmer on a low flame till all the moisture has evaporated. 

          Add all the ingredients (except chopped nuts). Mix everything well & keep stirring continuously on a low flame till the mixture starts to come together in a dough form & leave the sides of the pan. 

          Transfer to a greased plate and garnish with the chopped nuts. Allow it to cool and refrigerate for some time till it sets.  

          Cut into desired shapes and enjoy as and when desired. Great for any festive occasion or as an after meal dessert. 

2.  Sandwich - 

• 4 slices of bread
• ghee as required 
• Kalakand stuffing as required

          Spread some ghee on the bread slices and make sandwiches in a sandwich maker with the kalakand as stuffing. Cut them into 2 slices and keep aside. 

Spread some ghee on the bread slices & make sandwiches in a sandwich maker with the kalakand as stuffing.

                           Cut them into 2 slices and keep aside. 

3.  Instant rabdi -

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 cup milk powder
• powdered sugar to taste
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• pinch of saffron
• 1 tsp. rose water

          In a bowl, mix together all the above mentioned ingredients and transfer to a pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes by continuously stirring it. 

          Keep aside for 15-20 minutes for it to cool down. Your instant rabdi is ready.

In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients & transfer to a pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes by continuously stirring it. Keep aside for 15-20 minutes for it to cool down. Your instant rabdi is ready.

4.  Garnish - 

• 1 tsp. chopped almonds 
• 1 tsp. chopped pistachios
• few dry rose petals 

          To serve - Arrange the kalakand stuffed sandwiches on a plate and pour the rabdi over it.

          Garnish with chopped almonds, pistachios and rose petals. Your fusion style Shahi Tukda with Red Dragon Fruit Kalakand stuffing is ready to enjoy. 

   Arrange the kalakand stuffed sandwiches on a plate & pour the rabdi over it.

         

Garnish with chopped almonds, pistachios & dry rose petals. Your fusion style Shahi Tukda with Red Dragon Fruit Kalakand stuffing is ready to enjoy.