Start by making the sugar syrup- in a saucepan over medium heat, combine water and sugar. Bring it to a boil, then add saffron strands and cardamom powder. Cook until it reaches a one-string consistency, then remove from heat.
For the rabdi, heat full-fat milk with saffron and cardamom in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Let it simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until the milk reduces by half. Add sugar and chopped dry fruits, and cook for another 2 minutes. Once the milk has thickened, remove from heat.
Cut the bread slices diagonally into equal triangles. Fry them in ghee until golden brown and crisp.
Briefly dip the fried bread triangles into the sugar syrup, ensuring they absorb some syrup but don’t become soggy.
Spread the rabdi on a plate, arrange the syrup-dipped bread on top, and garnish with chopped pistachios, silver leaf, and rose petals.
Recipe by Bake with Shivesh at https://bakewithshivesh.com/shahi-tukda/