Shahi Tukda || Indian Bread Pudding (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
 
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A decadent bread pudding with the flavors of saffron and cardaomom that is fit for royalty and that is gluten and dairy free!
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 6-8
RecipeIngredients
For the custard:
  • ¾ cup coconut milk (or any non dairy milk)
  • ¾ tsp arrowroot starch
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp powdered cardamom
  • 6-8 saffron strands
  • 4 tbsps of ghee or grassfed unsalted butter
  • 4 slices of Gluten Free bread (I like Schar brand's gluten free sourdough bread), cut diagonally into triangles
  • About 2 tbsp raw honey
  • About ½ cup Whipped Coconut Cream (So Delicious brand)
Topping:
  • 6-8 saffron threads soaked in 2 tbsp warm coconut milk or any non dairy milk
  • mixed nuts crushed / sliced like pistachios, walnuts or almonds
RecipeInstructions
  1. Add all the ingredients under 'custard' to a small saucepan and place on low heat. Stir using a whisk for about 3 to 4 mins until the mixture thickens. Turn heat off and keep this aside.
  2. Next heat a stainless steel saute pan on heat and add half of the butter. When melted, place half of the bread pieces and shallow fry them for about 1 min on each side until golden brown. Flip and fry on the other side again till crisp and golden. Remove from pan and transfer to a serving tray. Repeat the same process for the rest of the bread pieces.
  3. Now to assemble the dessert, drizzle the fried bread slices generously with honey. Next pour the prepared custard over them and finally top with the whipped coconut cream.
  4. Drizzle the extra saffron infused coconut milk on top and top with crushed nuts.
  5. Cover the serving tray with plastic wrap and plae this tray in the refrigerator for at least a couple hours before serving!
Recipe by Cook2Nourish at https://cook2nourish.com/2025/03/shahi-tukda-indian-bread-pudding-gluten-free-dairy-free.html