Try Samina Jalil's Sheeray Walay Shahi Tukray recipe! Learn how to make this royal dessert with fried bread, sugar syrup, and nuts. Perfect for festive occasions
Mixed nutsalmonds, pistachios, cashews, as needed for garnish
1sheet Silver leafvarq: (optional)
For Sugar Syrup:
2cupsSugar
1-1/2cupswater
2pinchesSaffron color
3-4Green cardamoms
Cooking Method
Prepare the Sugar Syrup:
In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add saffron color and crushed cardamoms. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Turn off the heat.
Fry the Bread:
Cut the crusts off the bread slices and cut them into triangles or squares. Heat ghee in a frying pan over medium heat. Deep-fry the bread slices until golden brown on both sides.
Soak in Syrup:
Immediately dip the fried bread slices in the warm sugar syrup. Allow them to soak for a few minutes.
Garnish and Serve:
Remove the soaked bread slices and arrange them on a serving platter. Garnish with dried milk powder, mixed nuts, and silver leaf (if using). Serve warm or at room temperature.