By Suprita Mitter
September 10, 2024
Shrikhand is a creamy, traditional Indian dessert made from strained yoghurt, sweetened with sugar, and flavoured with saffron and cardamom. I’s a cooling, refreshing treat that’s enjoyed during special occasions.
2 cups thick curd 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 tsp cardamom powder A pinch of saffron strands 2 tbsp warm milk Chopped pistachios and almonds
Place the curd in a muslin cloth or cheesecloth and hang it for 4-6 hours or overnight to drain the excess water. You should be left with thick, creamy hung curd.
Soak saffron strands in 2 tablespoons of warm milk for about 10 minutes, allowing the colour and flavour to release.
In a bowl, whisk the hung curd until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and the saffron-infused milk. Mix well.
Refrigerate the shrikhand for at least an hour and the dessert to firm up.
Serve chilled, garnished with chopped pistachios and almonds.