Shrikhand Recipe / How To Make Shrikhand
Shrikhand is a classic Indian dessert made from hung yogurt, lightly sweetened and flavored with cardamom and saffron. This creamy, rich, yogurt-based Indian sweet is easy to prepare at home with just a few ingredients and pairs beautifully with puri or can be enjoyed on its own as a chilled dessert.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 cups whole milk yogurt (Curd / Dahi)
- ¾ cup powdered or granulated sugar (or as needed)
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- A generous pinch of saffron strands
- 1 tablespoon warm milk
- 8-10 pistachios chopped
Instructions
Making the Hung Yogurt
- Line a strainer or colander with a clean muslin cloth and place it over a deep bowl to collect the whey. Add the yogurt to the lined strainer.
- Gather the edges of the cloth, cover the yogurt, and secure it with a knot or elastic band.
- Place a heavy weight on top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until most of the whey has drained.
- For overnight draining, skip the weight and simply refrigerate. Once thick, transfer the hung yogurt to a mixing bowl.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator if not using immediately.
Making the Shrikhand
- Soak saffron strand in warm milk and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the hung yogurt until smooth and lump-free.
- Add sugar, ground cardamom, and saffron milk. Mix gently with a spatula until the sugar dissolves, and everything is thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped pistachios.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve traditionally with hot puris.
- Enjoy as a post-meal Indian dessert.
- Use as a healthier frosting alternative for Indian-flavored cakes and cheesecakes.
Storing and Freezing
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Freeze it for up to a month in a freezer-safe container.
- Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Yogurt: Always use full-fat yogurt for a decadent dessert. The resulting dish with the thick yogurt will be creamy and smooth. Also, avoid sour curd, as it affects the flavor and requires more sugar.
- Whisking: Use a whisk to make the yogurt smooth and lump-free. Or, beat the hung yogurt using an electric beater, blender, or stand mixer.
- Scaling: This recipe is easily scalable for parties and gatherings. Increase the serving sizes by using more or less hung yogurt.
Nutrition (Approximate Values)
Calories : 217kcalCarbohydrates : 27gProtein : 9gFat : 9gSaturated Fat : 5gPolyunsaturated Fat : 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat : 3gTrans Fat : 0.002gCholesterol : 32mgSodium : 114mgPotassium : 398mgFiber : 0.2gSugar : 26gVitamin A : 251IUVitamin C : 1mgCalcium : 301mgIron : 0.2mg
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