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Published: Apr 5, 2018 · Modified: Nov 27, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Double Ka Meetha | Indian Bread Pudding

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Double Ka Meetha can be loosely translated to Indian bread pudding. It is made with fried bread slices and soaked in creamy rich milk mixture and topped with nuts.

This Indian bread pudding recipe is a very popular dessert in the Hyderabad cuisine. It shares its root with Shahi Tukda, which is a popular dessert in the Awadhi cuisine.

Double Ka Meetha

Double Ka Meetha can be loosely referred to as the Indian bread Pudding, as it is made with bread and a condensed milk component. Bread is called Double Roti and hence the name Double Ka Meetha, meaning sweet made with bread formed.

I had seen several people talk about this Indian bread pudding, but just the thought of deep fried bread kept me away from making it. When looking for recipes to make with alphabet D, this was the first thing that popped into my mind.

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It is a very simple recipe and all the components can be made ahead of time and kept ready until ready to assemble.

The Rabri or the condensed milk part takes a while to prepare. I took the short cut and made it using evaporated milk and condensed milk. This way it was ready in under 20 minutes. The rest of the procedure is very simple and quick to make.

fried bread pieces in a white plate topped with nuts

What kind of bread to use?

The bread slices are deep fried in ghee until crispy and golden brown. I did not deep fry them, but pan fried them in liberal amount of ghee. Do not use fresh bread when making Double Ka Meetha, as it tends to absorb too much ghee and also not crisp up quite as well.

Use at least a day old bread to make this. I used about 5 slices of bread which yielded 10 pieces of the Indian bread pudding. The Rabri was left out a bi, but it was no problem. The kids were happy to finish that part by itself.

Our state is having a school strike and the boys have been home all this week. Not sure when they will be going back to school yet. This is working in favor for me as well against. In favor, because I have someone to taste test all the recipes I am cooking new. Against, because I am really not finding that 'Me' time to sit down and write. I am not an early morning person, so I have been staying up late to finish up writing and commenting.

Double Ka Meetha in a white plate

Ingredients to make Double Ka Meetha - serves 4

  • Bread slices - 5 (Day old bread works well)
  • Ghee - 4 tbsp
  • Evaporated milk - 1 can (12 oz)
  • Condensed milk - ½ Can (7 oz)
  • Saffron - few threads
  • Cardamom - 5 (pods removed and powdered)
  • Sugar - ½ cup
  • Water - ½ cup
  • Mixed nuts - 2 tablespoon (I used almonds, cashews and pistachios)
Double Ka Meetha

Procedure to make Double Ka Meetha -

Making Double Ka Meetha involves 4 parts that is all cooked separately and then assembled together. There is a bread part, a sugar syrup part, a nut part and the milk part (rabri).

Making the Rabri

  • I took the easy out making the rabri. Traditionally it is made by simmering milk until it is nice and thick. I made it out of evaporated milk and condensed milk and it just took me 20 minutes to get the right consistency.
  • In a heavy bottom pan, combine the evaporated milk and condensed milk. Mix it well and bring it to a gentle boil. Keep cooking until is creamy.
  • Add the crushed cardamom and the saffron threads and continue to cook until it reaches a thick and creamy consistency.
  • I like my rabri a little bit on the thinner side as I feel it soaks up well that way. Let the rabri cool down to room temperature. We could even make it ahead of time and keep it chilled until ready to assemble.
process shot to make rabri

Making the Sugar Syrup

  • Combine the sugar and the water in a pan and bring it to a boil.
  • Boil the sugar syrup for couple of minutes until it is sticky. There is no thread consistency for the sugar. We just want it sticky. If the syrup boil too much and becomes thick, the bread slices would not soak up the sugar. So just let it boil for couple of minutes and come to a sticky consistency. Turn off the flame and let it cool down to room temperature.
making sugar syrup

Making the Bread

  • Older bread works better for this. Fresh bread tends to absorb too much ghee when frying and also does not become as crisp as older breads so.
  • Traditionally the breads are deep fried in ghee, but I am not going to be doing that. I have pan fried the breads by applying liberal amount of ghee on them. The ghee is important to get that flavor and the texture.
  • Using a sharp knife, remove the crusts off the bread. Slice each slice diagonally into 2. Pan fry the triangles using adequate ghee on both the sides. The bread has to fried until golden brown and crispy. Don't cook the bread in very high heat as it will not become crispy.
  • Repeat this with all the slices and keep it ready.
shallowing frying bread slices and dipping them in sugar syrup

Preparing the nuts

  • Chop all the nuts into fine pieces. I used cashews, almonds and pistachios for my nuts layer.
  • Heat about a teaspoon of ghee and fry the chopped nuts until golden brown and aromatic. Remove it and keep it aside until ready to assemble.
frying nuts in ghee in a black pan

Assembling Double Ka Meetha

  • Double ka Meetha can be served either warm or cool. I have tried both and they both tastes unique in their own ways. If serving warm, prepare all the components and let it just cool down to warm, especially the rabri.
  • When ready to serve, dip the fried bread slices in the sugar syrup flipping it to coat both the sides.
  • Place it on a serving plate and then drizzle the rabri over it.
  • Sprinkle the fried nuts over the prepared bread and enjoy.
Double Ka Meetha with nuts and rabrion the side

Expert Advice and FAQ's

  • Day old bread works very well for this recipe.
  • Traditionally, the bread slices are deep fried in ghee / clarified butter, but I have pan fried them to make it a little healthier. 
  • Boil the sugar syrup just until it is sticky. 
  • The dessert can be served warm or cold. If serving warm or at room temperature, assemble when all the ingredients are just warm or at room temperature. 

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Double ka meetha in a white plate

Double Ka Meetha | Indian Bread Pudding

Double Ka Meetha can be loosely translated to Indian bread pudding. It is made with fried bread slices and soaked in creamy rich milk mixture.
5 from 20 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hyderabad, Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 514kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Ingredients

  • 5 Bread slices Day old bread works well
  • 4 tablespoon Ghee
  • 12 oz Evaporated milk 12 oz / 1 can
  • 7 oz Condensed milk 7 oz / ½ can
  • 10 threads Saffron
  • 5 Cardamom pods removed and powdered
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Water
  • 2 tablespoon Mixed nuts I used almonds, cashews and pistachios

Instructions

  • Making Double Ka Meetha involves 4 parts that is all cooked separately and then assembled together. There is a bread part, a sugar syrup part, a nut part and the milk part (rabri).

Making the Rabri -

  • I took the easy out making the rabri. Traditionally it is made by simmering milk until it is nice and thick. I made it out of evaporated milk and condensed milk and it just took me 20 minutes to get the right consistency.
  • In a heavy bottom pan, combine the evaporated milk and condensed milk. Mix it well and bring it to a gentle boil. Keep cooking until is creamy.
  • Add the crushed cardamom and the saffron threads and continue to cook until it reaches a thick and creamy consistency.
  • I like my rabri a little bit on the thinner side as I feel it soaks up well that way.
  • Let the rabri cool down to room temperature. We could even make it ahead of time and keep it chilled until ready to assemble.

Making the Sugar Syrup -

  • Combine the sugar and the water in a pan and bring it to a boil.
  • Boil the sugar syrup for couple of minutes until it is sticky. There is no thread consistency for the sugar. We just want it sticky. If the syrup boil too much and becomes thick, the bread slices would not soak up the sugar. So just let it boil for couple of minutes and come to a sticky consistency. Turn off the flame and let it cool down to room temperature.

Making the Bread -

  • Older bread works better for this. Fresh bread tends to absorb too much ghee when frying and also does not become as crisp as older breads so.
  • Traditionally the breads are deep fried in ghee, but I am not going to be doing that. I have pan fried the breads by applying liberal amount of ghee on them. The ghee is important to get that flavor and the texture.
  • Using a sharp knife, remove the crusts off the bread. Slice each slice diagonally into 2. Pan fry the triangles using adequate ghee on both the sides. The bread has to fried until golden brown and crispy. Don't cook the bread in very high heat as it will not become crispy.
  • Repeat this with all the slices and keep it ready.

Preparing the nuts -

  • Chop all the nuts into fine pieces. I used cashews, almonds and pistachios for my nuts layer.
  • Heat about a teaspoon of ghee and fry the chopped nuts until golden brown and aromatic. Remove it and keep it aside until ready to assemble.

Assembling Double Ka Meetha. -

  • Double ka Meetha can be served either warm or cool. I have tried both and they both tastes unique in their own ways. If serving warm, prepare all the components and let it just cool down to warm, especially the rabri.
  • When ready to serve, dip the fried bread slices in the sugar syrup flipping it to coat both the sides.
  • Place it on a serving plate and then drizzle the rabri over it.
  • Sprinkle the fried nuts over the prepared bread and enjoy.

Notes

Expert Advice and FAQ's
  • Day old bread works very well for this recipe.
  • Traditionally, the bread slices are deep fried in ghee / clarified butter, but I have pan fried them to make it a little healthier. 
  • Boil the sugar syrup just until it is sticky. 
  • The dessert can be served warm or cold. If serving warm or at room temperature, assemble when all the ingredients are just warm or at room temperature. 

Nutrition

Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. April says

    April 17, 2018 at 8:57 pm

    5 stars
    Aromatic french toast! Well, almost french toast only because you didn't use eggs. This recipes sounds amazing! I will need to run to my local international market to pick up ghee! I can't wait to try it!

    Reply
  2. Heather says

    April 17, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    5 stars
    What a beautiful cross between french toast and bread pudding .. the recipe is easy and sounds decadent and amazing! I love the combination of ingredients and the pictures are mouth-watering!!!

    Reply
  3. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    April 17, 2018 at 6:17 am

    5 stars
    This reminds me of sophisticated French toast with extra spices. What a wonderful dessert -- sorta like a bread pudding! It has elements of other countries but unique in its ingredients. Such a great recipe -- I love trying different cuisines.

    Reply
  4. Mimi says

    April 17, 2018 at 4:32 am

    5 stars
    This dessert definitely look delicious. I would love to try it. Does it go well with ice cream,as I have small kids and I know they would want to try it.

    Reply
  5. Veena Azmanov says

    April 17, 2018 at 12:59 am

    5 stars
    What an AMAZING idea! I like. Very interesting combination of ingredients. I LOVE how easy and delicious this is! I definitely want to try it. Thank you for sharing this great recipe! YUM!

    Reply
  6. Kylee says

    April 16, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! I'd eat that for breakfast, lunch, dinner AND dessert! Love the use of condensed milk.

    Reply
  7. Claudia Lamascolo says

    April 16, 2018 at 7:19 am

    I had deep fried bread just once and it was marvelous never thought to try this until this delightful looking post!

    Reply
  8. Mayuri Patel says

    April 15, 2018 at 5:19 am

    5 stars
    A wonderful tempting and rich dessert. I tasted it for the first time a few years ago at a wedding I attended in Bangladesh. It was so delicious.

    Reply
  9. Priya Srinivasan says

    April 13, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    5 stars
    Hope the school problem is solved now sandhya, I know what it is, not to have me time, i would go crAzy!!😳that is one sinful dessert sandhya! We love bread based desserts! Perfect dessert for parties !!

    Reply
  10. sapana says

    April 07, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    It is the same with me, girls at home withEaster break and it is so tough to sit on lappy. I love double ka meetha and can have it anytime after or before meals. Such a rich and delicious dessert recipe.

    Reply
  11. Srivalli says

    April 07, 2018 at 3:51 am

    5 stars
    Oh that sweet looks amazing Sandhya..what a delicious one to enjoy!..having the kids at home is such a tough task as in to find them enough things to keep them engaged!..Its always such a tricky thing right, when they are at school, I feel it will be good to have them home and vice versa!..My boys just started the next academic year and we were so happy..:)

    Reply
  12. Kalyani says

    April 07, 2018 at 1:16 am

    A great idea to pan fry this ! And the entire set up is so festive ..
    btw I do hope that the school situation comes back to normal
    At ur end .. it must be hard to get a breakthrough at this stage ..

    Reply
  13. Priya Suresh says

    April 06, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    Love the way you fried those bread slices, amazing idea of pan frying, and sure this double ka meetha will definitely tickle anyone tastebuds quickly than you can imagine.

    Reply
  14. sharmila kingsly says

    April 06, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    double ka meetha is so irresistible all the milk components along with bread gives an amazing taste!!

    Reply
  15. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says

    April 06, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    I hope my previous comment came in. Such a lip-smacking delicious dessert Sandhya. Great that you pan fried.

    Reply
  16. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says

    April 06, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    5 stars
    Lipsmacking dessert. Love how you pan fried instead of deep frying. Tell me about the "Me" time. Sighhh

    Reply
  17. Padmajha PJ says

    April 06, 2018 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    Such a droolworthy dish Sandhya! I too prefer pan frying the bread but I am sure the deep fried version is all the more tastier!!

    Reply
  18. Sandhiya ThirumalaiKumar says

    April 06, 2018 at 10:10 am

    5 stars
    Same here sandhya, deep fried bread keep away from making this, i'm yet to try this !!! Double ka meetha looks too good and really tempting !!!

    Reply
  19. harini says

    April 06, 2018 at 9:04 am

    5 stars
    Love it anytime, Sandhya. I usually put the buttered bread in toaster and then slice it 🙂
    Hope the boys get back to school soon and the teacher's issues be resolved.

    Reply
  20. Pavani says

    April 06, 2018 at 7:27 am

    5 stars
    That is one of the most rich and decadent Hyderabadi desserts. I absolutely love it. Your whole set up looks very inviting.
    Hope the kids go back to school soon enough. I know it’s a very serious matter to discuss but closing the schools affect the kids even more.

    Reply
  21. Gayathri Kumar says

    April 06, 2018 at 5:09 am

    5 stars
    This is such an wonderful dessert to enjoy. Even I didn't deep fry the bread slices but shallow fried them when I made this dish. Your version of rabdi with evaporated milk is a good idea for some fast cooking.

    Reply
  22. Vaishali Sabnani says

    April 06, 2018 at 12:56 am

    That is a wonderful, royal and rich dessert .Perfectly made and presented too. The dessert is a treat by itself and how nice your both boys can enjoy the dessert right away .

    Reply
  23. Manjula Bharath says

    April 06, 2018 at 12:05 am

    5 stars
    oh sandhya I so get you, here am too facing the same lil one is on spring break I couldn't even sit and write my post properly. I will include myself in your night owl club 😀 Double ka meetha looks so addictive, The bread fried in ghee and topped with that luscious rabri is so sinful !! It is Midnite here am craving for some sweet after seeing this.. Perfect recipe choice for D ..

    Reply

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