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Gujarat · Dessert

Shrikhand

Traditional Recipe 4: Shrikhand recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Hung yogurt (curd): 400g
• Powdered sugar: 80g
• Cardamom powder: ¼ tsp (1g)
• Nutmeg powder: ⅛ tsp (0.5g)
• Saffron strands: 10-12
• Warm milk: 1 tbsp (15ml)
• Almonds: 15g (blanched, sliced)
• Pistachios: 8g (sliced)

👩‍🍳 How to make Shrikhand

1. If not pre-hung, line fine mesh strainer with cheesecloth; pour 800ml yogurt.
2. Let drain 6-8 hours in refrigerator until about 400g hung curd remains.
3. Add powdered sugar (80g); mix well until completely dissolved, creamy.
4. Soak saffron strands in 1 tbsp warm milk for 5 min.
5. Pour saffron milk into shrikhand; mix thoroughly.
6. Add cardamom powder and nutmeg powder; stir well.
7. Top with sliced almonds and pistachios.
8. Serve chilled. Should be creamy, slightly thick, aromatic.

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