SHRIKHAND

Easiest no Bake Dessert with minimum ingredients!

Shrikhand is a very sought after dessert in every Indian kitchen, especially during summers. It is made out the base ingredient, Hung Curd (also known as Chakka) which is theoretically same as Greek Yogurt.

As a child it used to be my favorite recipe because mom would never say a No to it! We would lick the fingers and bowls too which never changed until today as some habits mix well into your nerves!

It is as easy done as said- Soak the saffron, whisk the hung curd, garnish and serve! You are ready to GO!

Hung curd is rich in protein and calcium. A cooler for summers this recipe has kept us away from cold drinks and other aerated drinks which add to its nutritional value!

Try this no bake classical Indian dessert recipe which can be made with minimum ingredients!

Ingredients: (Serves 2)

1. Curd made from full fat milk- 750 ml
2. Muslin Cloth or Cotton Bag- to make hung curd
3. Saffron Strands/ Kesar- 8-10 Strands
4. Freshly ground Cardamom/ Elaichi Powder- 3-4                                          
5. Sugar- 2 Tea spoon
6. Sliced Almonds (Optional)
7. Crushed Pistachio (Optional)
8. Dry Rose Petals (Optional)

Recipe:

1. Take the bowl full of curd and transfer the curd into the cotton bag/ muslin cloth. Make sure the curd you use is fresh.

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2. Now hang the bag at some clean place. Place a bowl below so that the excess water or whey gets collected in it.

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3. Leave it for 2-3 hours. You can see the whey/ water dripping down.

4. Meanwhile soak the saffron strands in a teaspoon milk.

5. Once the whey drains out the hung curd is ready.

6. Transfer the hung curd in a bowl. You can see the thick consistency of it as most of the whey is removed. You might notice the quantity of hung curd is nearly half of the curd you have used. But do not get disheartened by it. The results will be mouth-watering!

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7. Add soaked Saffron, cardamom powder and sugar in it. Now whisk it well till a smooth creamy texture is obtained. (You may add some Mango puree/ Vanilla extract/ Peach puree to make a Mango/ Vanilla/ Peach flavored shrikhand.)

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8. Dip a finger and lick it. If you want you can add some more sugar but believe me- it should not be sugary sweet. Key flavors of this dessert are saffron and cardamom. With every extra ounce of sugar you add, the base flavor gets diluted.

9. Chill the shrikhand in the refrigerator.

10. Serve with love!

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Tips for serving:

Open up your imagination and flaunt your super awesome dessert– For dessert is an ART!

1. Take a piping bag and fill it with chilled shrikhand. Use the nozzle of your choice.
2. Take a serving plate of your choice. I would suggest one with darker shade as the Shrikhand we want to serve is light in color. Contrast goes well with food.
3. Now gently swirl the skrikhand on the serving plate.
4. Garnish it with sliced almonds, crushed pistachios and rose petals.
5. On some occasion fruits (Pomegranate, Blue berries, Peach) might be added too for a different taste and flavor.
6. Lick it!