‘Shrikhand’ is an Indian sweet dish made out of hung yogurt. It is one of the main desserts in Maharashtrian & Gujarati cuisine. Cardamom, Saffron, Almond, Pistachio, Mango, Strawberry, Rose, Chocolate and any other fruit flavor can be used to make this lovely dessert.
Cardamom Saffron and Almond Shrikhand is the most commonly used flavor. Cardamom is a commonly used spice in Indian cooking. It is also used as a home remedy to cure indigestion, nausea, light-headedness, etc.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cup Plain Yogurt
- 3-4 tbsp Powdered Sugar
- 1/8 tsp Crushed Cardamom seeds
- a pinch of Saffron dissolved in 1 tbsp water (optional)
- 1 tbsp Almond slivers
To Garnish
- Crushed Cardamom
- Almond Slivers
METHOD:
- Hang the yogurt in a muslin cloth in a cool place for approximately 3-4 hours until all the liquid (whey) has drained off.
- Mix together the hung yogurt, sugar, saffron mixture (optional) and cardamom in a bowl and churn using a hand blender.
- Scoop the shrikhand into a serving bowl and garnish with cardamom and almond slivers.
- It is best served with some puris, parathas or as it is as a dessert.
Wooow…my favourite…I want it now 🙂
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Thank you. 😉
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Love Shrikhand 🙂 looks lovely !
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Thanks dear :*
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I have not seen something like this and it just looks amazingly delicious! I love yogurt and in middle eastern cooking they do the same with draining the yogurt, but this, yummm! I have to try this! love cardamom!
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Thank you Lynn. Hope you get around to making this flavored yogurt dessert. It’s wonderful and meant to be shared.
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I really want to, it sounds so wonderful! I have been trying so many dishes and have a stack of cards with recipes on them! So, I will get to this one for sure!
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Thanks. Do let me know when you try them. Have a nice day Lynn. 🙂
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you too!
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🙂
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Hi Priti, I have nominated you for a recipe challenge post, do check it out at
https://aromaticessence.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/cauliflower-dum-biryani-recipe-challenge-post/
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Thanks for the nomination Freda. :* I like this award, as i have to get cooking and not face the questions 😉 haha.
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That’s true 😜
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😉
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Looks lovely! I am just lazy to go through the process so pass me some!
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Thanks dear. I can trade anything for your Carrot zucchini coconut Loaf or a sip of Hibiscus Tea. Wowie. 😉
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Looks so super creamy….. One of my favourite dishes. Give me some Shrikhand and a few Puris and I am in heaven.
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So nice of you to stop by and leave a comment Aruna. Its my favorite too. Thanks. 🙂
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Priti, this is looking super yumm! 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by and liking it.
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Mmmm cardamom! One of my favorite spices! Is it ok to omit the saffron? It’s so expensive here 😦
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Yeah you can definitely skip saffron. 🙂
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Great! Then I can try these! I’m sure they are heavenly!
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If you like yogurt then you will surely love it. Do let me know how you find it. 🙂
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Yum! This looks delicious!
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Thank you ❤
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Love the flavor combination! It’s slightly like a lassi without the mango.
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Thanks. Ya that’s right. It pretty close to lassi. The only difference is lassi is in the liquid form and shrikhands are thick enough like butter.
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