Mango Shrikhand Profiteroles To Brighten Up Your Days

By Devi Poojari

These deliciously creamy and puffy sweet treats blend together choux pastry and cold mango shrikhand for little pockets of flavour.

INGREDIENTS [FOR SHRIKHAND]

1 cup yoghurt, drained and hung ¼ cup mango pulp 1 tablespoon cardamom powder 3 tablespoons honey Slivered almonds, for garnish

INGREDIENTS [FOR CHOUX PASTRY]

1 cup water ½ cup soft butter 1 + ¼ cup all-purpose flour 4 eggs 2 tablespoons sugar Egg wash [1 tablespoon milk + 1 egg]

METHOD

Take the hung curd, which should be half its quantity after draining and whisk with the remaining ingredients.

METHOD

Melt the butter, sugar and water together in a saucepan before adding the flour.

METHOD

Using a wooden spoon stir until the flour clumps to form a ball around the spoon.

METHOD

Ensure that steam is rising from the dough and it has absorbed all the moisture before transferring to a bowl and letting it cool completely.

METHOD

Crack one egg at a time and mix in thoroughly before adding the next one and repeating the process until all the eggs have been incorporated.

METHOD

Using a couple of spoons or a piping bag, pipe coin-sized balls on to a greased baking sheet before patting the top gently to be slightly flat.

METHOD

Brush the egg wash on top and bake in a 180 degrees Celsius oven for 10-15 minutes, until the pastry is puffy and brown.

METHOD

Cool and bring to room temperature before making a tiny cave at the bottom and stuffing it with mango shrikhand.

METHOD

Arrange on a cake stand or platter and serve.