Celebrate Gudi Padwa With This Frozen Shrikhand Bark

By Devi Poojari

While the traditional shrikhand-puri lunch for this Maharashtrian festival is the norm, add a fun spin on the classic yoghurt dessert by making these beautiful shrikhand bark.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup hung curd 3-4 strands saffron 2 tablespoons milk ¼ cup sugar 3 tablespoons fresh rose petals 2 cardamom pods 2-3 sliced grapes 2-3 sliced strawberries 2 slices kiwi

METHOD

Mix the milk and saffron together in a small cup and allow it to sit for a few minutes.

METHOD

Add this mixture to a blender along with the hung curd, cardamom seeds and sugar.

METHOD

Blend everything until the yoghurt turns airy and light, and all the ingredients have combined.

METHOD

Pour the curd on to a flat baking tray and spread into a 1-inch-thick layer using a spatula.

METHOD

Place the sliced fruits and rose petals across the surface of the shrikhand and stick the tray in the freezer for 3-4 hours.

METHOD

Remove and cut into bite-sized pieces using a knife and serve cold.