Desserts
Instant Srikhand - How to make Homemade Shrikhand
Shrikhand a typical Maharashtrian dessert that suits all festive occasions. I always thought it would be a strenuous process to prepare shrikhand at home, until I tried this. I m sure you will never buy that store bought pint ever again !! If you have wondered how to prepare this yummy dessert at the comfort of your home keep reading:)
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- — min
- Serves
- 4-5 people
- Total
- 15 min
Ingredients
- 500 gmsThick Yogurt
- 3-4 tbsp ( or as desired)Sugar ( fine)
- 2 pinchesSaffron ( kesar)
- 3-4 tspMixed Dry Fruits
- 1 tspCharoli / Chironji
- 1/4 tspCardomom powder
- a pinch ( optional)Nutmeg powder
Method
- Step 1
Tie the curd in a Muslin cloth.
- Step 2
Let the water drain for minimum 1/2 an hour.
- Step 3
Take it out in a bowl, add fine/ powdered sugar as desired and mix well with a spoon.
- Step 4
Add kesar( saffron) , chironji, chopped dry fruits, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and mix well.
- Step 5
You can have it immediately however keep it refrigerated for 2-3 hr before serving for best results.
- Step 6
While serving take it out in a bowl mix well and garnish with all the dry fruits and serve chilled.
- Step 7
Note :
- Step 8
Use thick and creamy curd for best results.
- Step 9
You may use kesar ( saffron) dissolved in 2 tsp milk for instant colour to the Shrikhand.
- Step 10
Chironji is a small almond flavored seed used in Indian cooking especially desserts.
- Step 11
If you want plain shrikhand without any flavor simply add sugar, cardamom powder and nutmeg powder. Rest of the steps remain the same.
- Step 12
This is best eaten with Pooris :)
