Shrikhand

Shrikhand is a popular Indian dessert made in Gujarat and Maharashtra, it is one of the simplest and easiest desserts to make. Traditionally Shrikhand is made using hung curd, but it can be also made with Greek yoghurt.

Serves: 4
Hung Curd Time: 2 hours
Shrikhand Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups of yoghurt
• 1/2 cup of powdered sugar
• a pinch of saffron strands
• 1/2 tablespoon of water
• 1/4th teaspoon of cardamom powder
• 5 to 6 pistachios chopped
• 5 to 6 almonds chopped

Procedure

Making Hung Curd

• Line a large strainer with a muslin cloth.
• Set the strainer on a large bowl to allow drainage.
• Pour the fresh yoghurt into the lined strainer.
• Tie the cloth and allow to rest for 2 hours or until the water drains completely.
• Transfer the hung curd to a large bowl and mix well.
• The curd should be thick and creamy.

Hung curd is ready. You can alternatively use Greek yoghurt as well and skip the above steps.

Making Shrikhand

• In a small bowl, add 1/2 tablespoon of water and add a pinch of saffron strands. Mix well, saffron water is ready now.
• Add 1/2 cup of powder sugar, saffron water and 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder to the hung curd.
• Mix everything well and garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios.

Shrikhand is ready. For better taste, serve it chilled.

Tips

• Use fresh full fat yoghurt rather than sour yoghurt for better taste.