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10/17/20252 min read

Khaandaani Riwaaz Wali Meethai: Shahi Tukda In the noisy and crowded lanes of Delhi's Jama Masjid Market, where the air is filled with the aromas of spices and dishes, a sweet fragrance pulls people in. This is the fragrance of bread being roasted and caramelized in ghee—a promise of the incredible ShahiTukda that has been available here for decades. This is not just a sweet shop, but a 'Family Tradition' that a family has been preserving for generations.

The Unforgettable Taste

The moment you take the first bite of this Shahi Tukda, time seems to stop. The creamy texture melts in your mouth with a light, caramelized sweetness that takes you to a different world. Its magic lies in its special multi-grain bread, which is both 'crispy' and 'soft' at the same time. This unique taste doesn’t come from a recipe book; rather, it is an 'art'—a family gift that is being executed with perfection, generation after generation. This is why it's not just a dessert, but a wholesome experience that you can enjoy without any guilt.

Pages of History

The story of this Shahi Tukda begins even before 1980, in an era when the Meena Bazar used to be set up on the stairs of Jama Masjid. It wasn't just a market, but a 'fair'—a lively place where people from different cities came to enjoy Delhi's 'flavors', its 'hospitality', and its special 'sweetness'. In this crowd was a stall belonging to Maulabaksh Sahab. His 'polite' and 'respectful' manner was his true identity. People were drawn to his stall not just for the taste of his creations, but also for this sense of belonging he offered.

From One Generation to the Next

This legacy of Maulabaksh Sahab was carried forward with great hard work by his son, Mohammad Shahid Sahab. He believed that 'keeping up with the times' meant strengthening one's foundation even more. When the market was changing and new shops were opening, he kept all his focus on 'taste' and 'cleanliness'. He knew that his 'uniqueness' was his identity. His was the first family in Delhi to bring the true sweetness of Shahi Tukda to the people, and maintaining this identity was his goal. It was because of this trust in quality that old customers started bringing their children and friends, and this tradition continued from one generation to the next.

New Era, New Thinking

The third generation of this family tradition, Mohammad Shahnawaz, is carrying this legacy forward with the new thinking of the 21st century. He knows that as important as the taste is, it is equally important to get his story to the people. For this, he is using technology—building his identity on social media and getting his Shahi Tukda to new people through online ordering. He is also making new experiments with tradition, like 'Shahi Tukda with Rabri' and 'Shahi Tukda with Mango Ice Cream'. These combinations are especially liked by Gen Z, who want to experience the classic taste in a new style. In this way, Shahnawaz is not just selling a dessert, but keeping a history alive.

Conclusion

A journey that started from a stall in Jama Masjid's Meena Bazar is today proof of the hard work and love of three generations. This ShahiTukda is not just a dessert, but a legacy, kept alive by the principles of Maulabaksh Sahab, the dedication of Mohammad Shahid Sahab, and the new thinking of Mohammad Shahnawaz. We invite you to become a part of this family tradition. Come and experience that "sweetness you will never be able to forget," a delicacy whose "craving will trouble you."