By Ujjainee Roy
February 5, 2024
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Double ka Meetha, which is quite similar to another desi dessert known as Shahi Tukda, is a popular sweet treat made with bread slices, sugar syrup, and garnished with nuts. And guess what? It's preferred by tennis superstar Sania Mirza too! Here's a simple recipe for Hyderabadi Double ka Meetha which you can try at home.
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6 slices of bread 1 cup ghee 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon cardamom A pinch of saffron strands (optional) Chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, and pistachios) for garnish
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Trim the edges of the bread slices and cut each slice into halves or quarters. Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat. Fry the bread slices until they turn golden brown and crispy. Make sure to fry both sides evenly.
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In a saucepan, combine sugar and water to make a sugar syrup. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer until the syrup reaches a one-string consistency. Add cardamom powder and saffron strands (if using) to the syrup. Keep it aside.
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In another saucepan, heat milk and condensed milk together. Stir continuously and let it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
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Dip each fried bread slice into the sugar syrup for a few seconds. Arrange the soaked bread slices in a serving dish. Pour the condensed milk mixture over the soaked bread slices, ensuring they are well-covered
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Let it cool for some time, allowing the bread slices to absorb the flavors. Garnish the Double ka Meetha with chopped nuts.
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