Shrikhand Recipe


How to Make Shrikhand Recipe ( श्रीखंड रेसिपी )

Ingredients for Shrikhand Recipe

1/2 kg. curds
300 gms. sugar
1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
few strands saffron
1/2 tbsp. pista & almond crushed

Method :

  • Tie curd in a clean muslin cloth overnight. (6-7 hours).
  • Take into a bowl, add sugar and mix.
  • Keep aside for 25-30 minutes to allow sugar to dissolve.
  • Rub saffron into 1 tbsp. milk till well broken and dissolved. Keep aside.
  • Beat well till sugar has fully dissolved into curd.
  • Pass through a big holed strong strainer, pressing with hand or spatula.
  • Mix in cardamom powder and dissolved saffron and half nuts.
  • Empty into a glass serving bowl, top with remaining nut crush.
  • Chill for 1-2 hours before serving.

Making time : 20 minutes (excluding tieing and keeping time)
Makes : 6-7 servings
Shelf life : 3-4 days refrigerated
Variations : To make fruit flavoured shrikhand eg. mango add pulp at the stage of adding cardamom and Saffron.

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