Shrikhand Recipe
Shrikhand is a sweet Indian dish prepared with hung curd. The yoghurt is emptied of all unnecessary whey, allowing it to attain a thick, creamy texture and be sugar-sweetened. It is spiced with cardamom, saffron and in some cases, with nuts.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups thick fresh curd yogurt
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar add more to taste
Flavoring Ingredients
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
- 10-12 strands of saffron moistened in warm milk.
Garnishing
- Chopped almonds
- Chopped pistachios
- Few saffron strands
Instructions
- Take fresh curd and put it in a clean muslin cloth or thin cotton cloth. Tie it up and hang it for 6 hours or overnight to drain excessive whey. The curd is expected to be thick and creamy.
- Put the suspended curd into a mixing bowl. Blend it smoothly with a spoon or whisk until there are no lumps in it.
- Add sugar powder slowly and stir thoroughly before it is incorporated. Add and add sweetness where necessary.
- Add powdered cardamom and saffron milk. Blend until mixed thoroughly.
- The Shrikhand should be refrigerated to serve at minimum of 1-2 hours. Chopped nuts and saffron strands, before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat curd for a rich texture.
- Ensure all whey is drained to avoid watery shrikhand.
- Adjust the sweetness as per preference.