Easy Shrikhand Recipe
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Easy Shrikhand Recipe
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Shrikhand is a refreshing & sweet Indian dessert. Creamy smooth yogurt is mixed with sugar and cardamom, and garnished with saffron and pistachios to make this luscious Kesar Elaichi Shrikhand.
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Ingredients
- 2 cup Greek yogurt or plain yogurt
- 6 tablespoon powdered sugar I used powdered sugar as it mixes easily.
- 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom powder (Elaichi) optional
- 1/8 teaspoon Saffron (Kesar)
- 1 tablespoon warm milk
- 1 tablespoon pistachios crushed or sliced, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
Straining Yogurt (optional if using greek yogurt)
- Place a mesh strainer in a large bowl. Line a cheesecloth over the strainer. Pour the yogurt onto the cheesecloth, gather the corners of the cloth and tie into a bundle. Now you can either hang this cheesecloth or place a heavy weight on top of it.
- We want to leave space for the water to collect in the bowl. Leave it out (3-4 hours) or leave it overnight in the refrigerator. For greek yogurt, straining 3-4 hours is enough. If using plain yogurt, strain at least overnight or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
Making Shrikhand
- Add saffron to warm milk and keep aside.
- Remove and empty the thickened yogurt in a large bowl. Whisk it well for 3-4 minutes to make it smooth.
- Add the sugar, cardamom and saffron soaked in milk. Mix for 3-5 minutes until combined and smooth without any lumps. Then add pistachios and fold them in.
- Chill for 1-2 hours before serving. Serve in bowls and optionally garnish with crushed pistachios and saffron strands.
Notes
- Yogurt: Use homemade fresh yogurt to make the hung curd (or chakka) for the traditional method.
- Instant Shrikhand: Use store-bought plain whole-milk Greek yogurt for the best consistency and great taste.
- Plan Ahead: So you have enough time to strain the yogurt properly. Good shrikhand is thick and creamy. When straining, keep the yogurt in the refrigerator so it does not turn sour.
- Refrigerate: After adding the flavorings, do refrigerate for best results and taste. You can also put them in serving bowls and refrigerate them for a few hours before enjoying them.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
119kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
38mg
(2%)
Potassium
160mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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