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Prep Time : 2hr 
Cook Time : 5min
Course : Dessert
Special : Easy
Type of Prep : Blend / Process
Cuisine : Indian
 
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Shrikhand - Sweetened Yogurt

From Petrina Verma Sarkar,
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I first tasted Shrikhand when I moved to Pune, a big city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, with my family. I have loved it ever since. Ideally Shrikhand should be made with whole or full cream milk yogurt but you can also make it with low-fat or diet yogurt. The nuts are optional but add that extra special touch to this simple but delicious dessert.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 kg whole milk or full cream unsweetened yogurt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 2 tsps kewra essence (available at Indian groceries)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green pistachios
  • A pinch of saffron strands
  • 2 tsps warm milk

PREPARATION:

  • Hang the yogurt in a clean muslin or cheesecloth for 2-3 hours to completely drain all the whey from it.
  • When the yogurt is drained and ready to use, put the warm milk in a small glass bowl and add the saffron strands to it. Allow to stand for a minute.
  • Now mix all the ingredients (including the milk with saffron strands in it) together in a large bowl. Mix to blend sugar fully.
  • Chill for an hour and serve dollops in a bowl, like ice cream.
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