Brioche soaked in cardamom-scented custard, pan-fried golden, with rose water syrup and pistachios.
Shahi tukra is a Mughal dessert of fried bread in sweetened milk - this is the brunch version. Saffron is optional but adds beautiful color and flavor.
Rose water varies by brand; start with less and add more. Can use challah if brioche is unavailable.
Ingredients
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Measurement units
- 4 Eggs
- ½ cup Whole milk
- ¼ cup Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Sugar (for custard)
- 1 tsp Ground cardamom
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 8 slices Brioche bread, sliced 1-inch thick
- 4 tbsp Butter
- ½ cup Sugar (for syrup)
- ¼ cup Water
- ½ tsp Rose water
- 1 pinch Saffron threads (optional)
- ¼ cup Pistachios, chopped
- ½ cup Whipped cream (optional)
Ingredients
Scale
Measurement units
- 4 Eggs
- ½ cup Whole milk
- ¼ cup Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Sugar (for custard)
- 1 tsp Ground cardamom
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 8 slices Brioche bread, sliced 1-inch thick
- 4 tbsp Butter
- ½ cup Sugar (for syrup)
- ¼ cup Water
- ½ tsp Rose water
- 1 pinch Saffron threads (optional)
- ¼ cup Pistachios, chopped
- ½ cup Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
Make custard
Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar for custard, cardamom, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Ingredients
- eggs
- milk (½ cup)
- cream (¼ cup)
- sugar (2 tbsp)
- cardamom (1 tsp)
- vanilla (1 tsp)
- salt (¼ tsp)
Make rose syrup
Simmer sugar for syrup and water until dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in rose water and saffron if using. Keep warm.
Ingredients
- sugar (½ cup)
- water (¼ cup)
- rose water (½ tsp)
- saffron (1 pinch)
Cook french toast
Melt 1 tablespoon butter on a griddle over medium heat (325-350°F surface). Dip brioche slices in custard, letting soak 10 seconds per side. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining butter and bread.
Equipment
- griddle or large skillet
Ingredients
- brioche slices (8 slices)
- butter (4 tbsp)
Serve dish
Stack French toast on plates. Drizzle generously with rose syrup. Scatter pistachios over top. Add whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
- pistachios (¼ cup)
- whipped cream (½ cup)
Before you cook
Cook notes
- • Shahi tukra is a Mughal dessert of fried bread in sweetened milk - this is the brunch version.
- • Saffron is optional but adds beautiful color and flavor.
- • Rose water varies by brand; start with less and add more.
- • Can use challah if brioche is unavailable.
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