5 from 15 votes
Shrikhand
Shrikhand is a creamy, thick Indian dessert made by straining full-fat yogurt to remove whey, then sweetening it with powdered sugar and flavoring with cardamom and saffron. The process of draining the yogurt concentrates its tang and creates a rich texture. The saffron steeped in warm milk imparts a delicate aroma and a soft orange hue to the dish. This chilled dessert is smooth and rich, suitable as a refreshing sweet treat.
Prep Time
20 mins
Time to drain out water
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Calories:
119 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs PLAIN yogurt full-fat
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 saffron big pinch
- 2 teaspoons milk
Optional Garnish
- 1 pinch saffron
- 1 tablespoon pistachio thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place a strainer on a medium-sized bowl. Place a cheesecloth on a strainer.
- Pour yogurt on the cheesecloth. Bring the ends of the cloth together and twist so that the liquids will start to drip out. Gently twist the ends and place some heavy weight on top of the yogurt for 6 to 8 hours.
- You will have around two and a half cup of liquid whey drained out from the yogurt. Reserve the liquids and use them for making dough or in baking.
- Warm milk in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. Add saffron to it and allow it to bloom
- Take out the thick strained yogurt in a dry bowl. Add bloomed saffron and give a quick mix.
- Add powdered sugar and mix well with a slotted spatula for 5 to 10 minutes or until the sugar is mixed on well.
- Add cardamom and mix again. Garnish with more saffron and sliced pistachios.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- As the Shirkhand chills the saffron will start to bleed a beautiful orange color on the top layer. Gently mix in the Shrikhand before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
119kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.001g
(0%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
53mg
(2%)
Potassium
189mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
117IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 117IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.