Make Kesar Shrikhand At Home For An Indulgent Summer Treat

By Yash Lakhan

May 20, 2024

Shrikhand is a traditional dessert that originated in Maharashtra and is now also popular in states like Gujarat. Curd is used as a foundation for the treat, with various other ingredients added to the mix to improve its flavour and texture. Here's a recipe for you:

Ingredients

2 cups hung curd (Greek yoghurt can be used) 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads 2 tablespoons of warm milk 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder Chopped nuts (pistachios, almonds) for garnish

Step 1

Saffron threads should be soaked in warm milk for ten minutes to prepare saffron milk.

Step 2

In a dish, mix powdered sugar and hung curd until smooth. Add the cardamom powder and saffron milk and stir.

Step 3

Put the mixture in the fridge for a minimum of two hours.

Step 4

Add some chopped nuts to the dish before serving. Enjoy it cold.