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Shrikhand Recipe – A Sweet Yoghurt Dessert for Every Occasion
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Shrikhand Recipe
– A Sweet Yoghurt Dessert for Every Occasion

380 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
8
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Shrikhand is a delicious Indian dessert made from strained yogurt, or hung curd, and flavoured with saffron, cardamom, and sugar. Known for its creamy texture and refreshing taste, it’s particularly popular in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Typically served during festivals or as part of a royal thali, Shrikhand is easy to make and goes perfectly with puris or can be enjoyed chilled all by itself.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2 cupsHung Curd (strained yogurt)
½ cupPowdered Sugar (adjust to taste)
8–10 strandsSaffron Strands
2 tbspWarm Milk
½ tspGreen Cardamom Powder
2 tbspChopped Pistachios
2 tbspChopped Almonds
½ tspRose Water (optional)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare hung curd

  • To make your own thick, creamy hung curd, simply tie some plain yogurt in a muslin cloth or cheesecloth.

  • Hang it up over a colander or bowl and place the setup in the refrigerator.

  • Keep it for 6 hours or overnight to let the excess whey drain out.

  • You will get a thick and creamy hung curd.

Description - Step 2

Soak saffron

Warm 2 tablespoons of milk and soak the saffron strands in it to enhance both the flavour and colour.

Description - Step 3

Mix base

  • In a bowl, take hung curd and whisk it until it’s smooth and creamy. 

  • Then, sprinkle in the powdered sugar and mix it all together until it’s well blended.

Description - Step 4

Flavouring

  • Add saffron milk, a sprinkle of cardamom powder, and a dash of rose water (optional). 

  • Give it a gentle mix until everything is nicely blended.

Description - Step 5

Chill & serve

  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best taste and texture. 

Step 1
Prepare hung curd
6 Hours
Step 2
Soak saffron
5 Minutes
Step 3
Mix base
10 Minutes
Step 4
Flavouring
5 Minutes
Step 5
Chill & serve
30 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve shrikhand in charming little bowls or dessert glasses. Spoon the shrikhand into the bowl, then use the back of the spoon to create a swirl.

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Pairing Instructions

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It pairs beautifully with hot puris or a cup of masala chai as a lovely drink to enjoy alongside it.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Sprinkle some pistachios, almonds, and a strand of saffron on top for that extra flair.

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