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	\| region = Old [[Hyderabad State]] ~~which includes Marathi, Kannada and all Telugu regions (Naizam, Sircar and Ceded) ruled by~~ [[~~Nizam~~]]~~s and~~ [[~~Qutub Shahi~~]]~~s. Popular in~~ [[~~Andhra Pradesh~~]] and [[~~Telangana~~]].		\| region = Old [[Hyderabad State]]; today popular in [[Maharashtra]], [[Karnataka]], [[Telangana]], and [[Andhra Pradesh]]
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	\| main_ingredient = [[Bread]], [[milk]] and ~~dry fruits~~		\| main_ingredient = [[Bread]], [[milk]], and [[Nut (food)\|nuts]]
	\| variations = Shahi tukra		\| variations = Shahi tukra
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	'''Double ka meetha''' ~~(also known as '''''~~[[~~Shahi Tukra~~]]''''',<ref>{{cite book \|author=K. T. Achaya \|title=Indian food: a historical companion \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-cFcH2ZHWLcC \|year=1994 \|publisher=Oxford University Press \|page=123 \|quote=The very sweet, ghee-rich fried bread ~~pudding laced with almonds~~, ~~which elsewhere is called shahi-tukda~~, is in ~~Hyderabad termed double-ka-meeta~~, the ~~name stemming from~~ the double~~-rod (~~bread ~~loaf) that~~ is ~~used to make it.}}</ref><ref>{{cite book~~ \|~~author=Colleen Taylor Sen~~ \|~~title=Feasts~~ and ~~Fasts: A History~~ of ~~Food in India \|url=https://books~~.~~google~~.~~com/books?id=VN_vCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA204 \|year=2014 \|publisher=Reaktion \|isbn=978-1-78023-391-8 \|page=204 \|quote=double~~ ka meetha ~~(also called~~ shahi ~~tukra)~~, a bread ~~pudding~~ with ~~cream}}</ref> is an~~ [[~~India~~]]n [[~~bread pudding]] [[Indian sweet~~\|~~sweet~~]] made of fried ~~bread slices soaked~~ in ~~hot~~ [[~~milk~~]] with ~~spices~~, ~~including~~ [[~~saffron~~]] and [[~~cardamom~~]].~~<ref>[http://www~~.~~bawarchi.com/recipe/hyderabadi-double-ka-meetha-oetn4rdbgeidi.html Hyderabadi double ka meetha]</ref> Double ka meetha is~~ a [[~~dessert~~]] of [[~~Hyderabad State~~]].~~<ref>~~[~~http://www.archanaskitchen.com/recipes/indian/indian-sweets-mithai-recipes/1411-hyderabadi-double-ka-meetha-traditional-bread-pudding Hyderabadi Double Ka Meetha~~ \| ~~Traditional Bread Pudding~~ ]~~</ref> It is popular in~~ [[~~Hyderabadi cuisine~~]], ~~served at~~ [[~~wedding~~]]s and ~~parties~~. Double ka meetha ~~refers to~~ the milk ~~bread~~, ~~called "double roti"~~ in ~~the local Indian dialects because it swells up to almost double its original size after baking~~.		'''Double ka meetha''' is a traditional [[Hyderabad\|Hyderabadi]] dessert arising from [[Deccan Plateau\|Deccani]] [[Mughlai cuisine]]. The name "double ka meetha" combines the colloquial term ''double roti'', referring to leavened milk bread that rises to nearly double its size during baking, and ''meetha'', meaning “sweet” in [[Hindi]] and [[Urdu]]. As such, the dish literally translates to "sweet of the double bread." ''Double ka meetha'' is a staple at [[Muslims\|Muslim]] weddings, [[Muslim holidays\|Eid]] celebrations, and other festive occasions, often served alongside or after a course of [[biryani]].

			The origins of ''double ka meetha'' date back to the time of the Nizams of [[Hyderabad]], whose royal kitchens fostered the development of [[Hyderabadi cuisine]]. ''Double ka meetha'' is believed to have been inspired by ''shahi tukda'', a dessert popular in Mughal-era North India, but was adapted locally using available bread and infused with regional flavorings such as [[saffron]] and [[Kewra\|kewra water]].

			The dish is made using a few simple yet indulgent ingredients. At its core is ''double roti'', which is deep-fried in [[ghee]] until golden brown and crisp. A sugar syrup is prepared with sugar, water, and aromatic ingredients like [[cardamom]], saffron, kewra water, and [[rose water]]. Once the bread is fried, it is soaked in the syrup to absorb the flavors. Often, a layer of [[rabri]] or [[Khoa\|mawa]] is added for extra richness. Nuts such as [[Almond\|almonds]], [[Pistachio\|pistachios]], and [[Cashew\|cashews]] are roasted in ghee and sprinkled on top. On festive occasions, a delicate layer of [[Vark\|varak]] is often added for an opulent finish. The dessert is allowed to rest so that the bread soaks up the syrup while retaining a slightly chewy texture. ''Double ka meetha'' can be served warm or chilled, depending on preference.

			While the basic recipe remains unchanged, modern variations include baked versions for reduced oil content, versions made with [[condensed milk]] for convenience, and even [[Veganism\|vegan]] alternatives such as [[Plant milk\|plant-based milks]]. Contemporary restaurants may serve small portions in dessert glasses or fusion-style platings.

	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Qubani ka meetha]]		* [[Qubani ka meetha]]

	~~==References==~~
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	'''Double ka meetha''' (~~Hindi: डबल का मीठा,~~ also known as '''''~~shahi tukra~~''''',<ref>{{cite book \|author=K. T. Achaya \|title=Indian food: a historical companion \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-cFcH2ZHWLcC \|year=1994 \|publisher=Oxford University Press \|page=123 \|quote=The very sweet, ghee-rich fried bread pudding laced with almonds, which elsewhere is called shahi-tukda, is in Hyderabad termed double-ka-meeta, the name stemming from the double-rod (bread loaf) that is used to make it.}}</ref><ref>{{cite book \|author=Colleen Taylor Sen \|title=Feasts and Fasts: A History of Food in India \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VN_vCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA204 \|year=2014 \|publisher=Reaktion \|isbn=978-1-78023-391-8 \|page=204 \|quote=double ka meetha (also called shahi tukra), a bread pudding with cream}}</ref> is a [[bread pudding]] [[Indian sweet]] of fried bread slices soaked in hot [[milk]] with spices, including [[saffron]] and [[cardamom]].<ref>[http://www.bawarchi.com/recipe/hyderabadi-double-ka-meetha-oetn4rdbgeidi.html Hyderabadi double ka meetha]</ref> Double ka meetha is a [[dessert]] of [[Hyderabad State]].<ref>[http://www.archanaskitchen.com/recipes/indian/indian-sweets-mithai-recipes/1411-hyderabadi-double-ka-meetha-traditional-bread-pudding Hyderabadi Double Ka Meetha \| Traditional Bread Pudding ]</ref> It is popular in [[Hyderabadi cuisine]], served at [[wedding]]s and parties. Double ka meetha refers to the milk bread, called "double roti" in the local Indian dialects because it swells up to almost double its original size after baking.		'''Double ka meetha''' (also known as '''''[[Shahi Tukra]]''''',<ref>{{cite book \|author=K. T. Achaya \|title=Indian food: a historical companion \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-cFcH2ZHWLcC \|year=1994 \|publisher=Oxford University Press \|page=123 \|quote=The very sweet, ghee-rich fried bread pudding laced with almonds, which elsewhere is called shahi-tukda, is in Hyderabad termed double-ka-meeta, the name stemming from the double-rod (bread loaf) that is used to make it.}}</ref><ref>{{cite book \|author=Colleen Taylor Sen \|title=Feasts and Fasts: A History of Food in India \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VN_vCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA204 \|year=2014 \|publisher=Reaktion \|isbn=978-1-78023-391-8 \|page=204 \|quote=double ka meetha (also called shahi tukra), a bread pudding with cream}}</ref> is an [[India]]n [[bread pudding]] [[Indian sweet\|sweet]] made of fried bread slices soaked in hot [[milk]] with spices, including [[saffron]] and [[cardamom]].<ref>[http://www.bawarchi.com/recipe/hyderabadi-double-ka-meetha-oetn4rdbgeidi.html Hyderabadi double ka meetha]</ref> Double ka meetha is a [[dessert]] of [[Hyderabad State]].<ref>[http://www.archanaskitchen.com/recipes/indian/indian-sweets-mithai-recipes/1411-hyderabadi-double-ka-meetha-traditional-bread-pudding Hyderabadi Double Ka Meetha \| Traditional Bread Pudding ]</ref> It is popular in [[Hyderabadi cuisine]], served at [[wedding]]s and parties. Double ka meetha refers to the milk bread, called "double roti" in the local Indian dialects because it swells up to almost double its original size after baking.

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	*[http://www.archanaskitchen.com/recipes/indian/indian-sweets-mithai-recipes/1411-hyderabadi-double-ka-meetha-traditional-bread-pudding Double ka meetha]		*[http://www.archanaskitchen.com/recipes/indian/indian-sweets-mithai-recipes/1411-hyderabadi-double-ka-meetha-traditional-bread-pudding Double ka meetha]

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{{short description|Indian bread pudding}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2019}}
{{Infobox prepared food
| name = Double ka Meetha
| image = Double Ka Meetha.JPG
| caption =
| alternate_name =
| country = [[India]]
| region = Old [[Hyderabad State]] which includes Marathi, Kannada and all Telugu regions (Naizam, Sircar and Ceded) ruled by [[Nizam]]s and [[Qutub Shahi]]s. Popular in [[Hyderabad, India]].
| creator =
| course = [[Dessert]]
| served =
| main_ingredient = [[Bread]], [[milk]] and dry fruits
| variations = Shahi Tukre
| calories =
| other =
}}

'''Double ka meetha''' (Hindi: डबल का मीठा, also known as '''''shahi tukra''''',<ref>{{cite book |author=K. T. Achaya |title=Indian food: a historical companion |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-cFcH2ZHWLcC |year=1994 |publisher=Oxford University Press |page=123 |quote=The very sweet, ghee-rich fried bread pudding laced with almonds, which elsewhere is called shahi-tukda, is in Hyderabad termed double-ka-meeta, the name stemming from the double-rod (bread loaf) that is used to make it.}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |author=Colleen Taylor Sen |title=Feasts and Fasts: A History of Food in India |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VN_vCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA204 |year=2014 |publisher=Reaktion |isbn=978-1-78023-391-8 |page=204 |quote=double ka meetha (also called shahi tukra), a bread pudding with cream}}</ref> is a [[bread pudding]] [[Indian sweet]] of fried bread slices soaked in hot [[milk]] with spices, including [[saffron]] and [[cardamom]].<ref>[http://www.bawarchi.com/recipe/hyderabadi-double-ka-meetha-oetn4rdbgeidi.html Hyderabadi double ka meetha]</ref> Double ka meetha is a [[dessert]] of [[Hyderabad State]].<ref>[http://www.archanaskitchen.com/recipes/indian/indian-sweets-mithai-recipes/1411-hyderabadi-double-ka-meetha-traditional-bread-pudding Hyderabadi Double Ka Meetha | Traditional Bread Pudding ]</ref> It is popular in [[Hyderabadi cuisine]], served at [[wedding]]s and parties. Double ka meetha refers to the milk bread, called "double roti" in the local Indian dialects because it swells up to almost double its original size after baking.

==See also==
* [[Qubani ka meetha]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
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*[http://cooks.ndtv.com/recipe/show/double-ka-meetha-467887 Recipe for Double ka Meetha]
*[http://www.archanaskitchen.com/recipes/indian/indian-sweets-mithai-recipes/1411-hyderabadi-double-ka-meetha-traditional-bread-pudding Double ka meetha]
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