Best 6 Shrikhand Recipes

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**Shrikhand: A Delightful Treat from Maharashtra**

Shrikhand, a traditional Indian sweet dish, has its roots in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. This luscious dessert is predominantly made with hung curd, a strained yogurt, resulting in a thick, creamy texture. While the classic recipe involves a combination of sugar, cardamom, and saffron, variations of this delectable treat incorporate a range of flavors, including fruit purees, nuts, and rose water. This versatile dish can be relished on its own or paired with pooris, a deep-fried flatbread, or even used as a filling for various sweet preparations.

**Recipes Explored in this Article:**

1. **Classic Shrikhand:** This traditional recipe showcases the simplicity and elegance of this timeless dessert. Learn how to prepare a smooth, creamy shrikhand using basic ingredients like hung curd, sugar, cardamom, and saffron.

2. **Fruit Shrikhand:** Indulge in the vibrant flavors of fruit-infused shrikhand. Discover how to incorporate the natural sweetness and colors of fruits like mango, strawberry, and blueberry into this classic dessert.

3. **Shrikhand with Nuts:** Add a delightful crunch and nutty aroma to your shrikhand with this variation. Explore the incorporation of roasted nuts like almonds, pistachios, and walnuts into this creamy treat.

4. **Rose Shrikhand:** Experience the aromatic allure of rose-infused shrikhand. Discover how to blend the delicate fragrance of rose water and rose petals into this traditional dessert, creating a visually appealing and flavorful treat.

5. **Shrikhand Barfi:** Transform your favorite shrikhand into a delectable barfi. Learn how to combine shrikhand with milk powder, ghee, and nuts to create dense, decadent squares of sweet indulgence.

6. **Mango Shrikhand Mousse:** Combine the tropical flavors of mango and the richness of shrikhand in this innovative mousse. Discover how to create a light and airy dessert that captures the essence of summer.

Embark on a culinary journey through the diverse world of shrikhand with these carefully curated recipes. From the classic rendition to creative fruit-infused and aromatic variations, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GUJARATI SHRIKHAND



Gujarati Shrikhand image

Shrikhand is a Gujarati sweet yogurt dish. It can be eaten by itself or as part of a meal. I like it with pooris.

Provided by SUSMITA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 3h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups plain yogurt
2 large pinches saffron threads
2 tablespoons warm milk
4 cups confectioners' sugar, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ cup chopped pistachio nuts
2 drops yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • Tie a sheet of cheesecloth over a large bowl. Pour the yogurt onto the cheesecloth and place in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours to drain. Press the yogurt firmly with a spoon to release any excess liquid. The remaining yogurt should be thick. Transfer the yogurt to a clean bowl.
  • Soak the saffron threads in the warm milk for 10 minutes; stir into the yogurt. Add the sugar, pistachio nuts, and cardamom and mix well. Stir the food coloring into the mixture until you get the color you like. Refrigerate until completely chilled, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 752.2 calories, Carbohydrate 148.9 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 297.2 mg, Sugar 144.4 g

SHRIKHAND (SWEET STRAINED YOGURT)



Shrikhand (Sweet Strained Yogurt) image

Shrikhand is a creamy yogurt-based dessert from western India made simply by straining yogurt and sweetening it. The yogurt is traditionally strained by pressing it between newspaper (to soak up extra whey), but if you can find thick, full-fat Greek yogurt at the grocery store, then the process is even simpler: Hang it in a mesh strainer over a bowl for a day, and let the excess whey drip out. You can substitute slivered almonds for pistachios, if that's more your speed, or even skip the nuts altogether for a smooth shrikhand flavored only with sugar, cardamom and a celebratory sprinkle of saffron threads.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     custards and puddings, dessert

Time P1DT10m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

32 ounces plain full-fat Greek yogurt
1 1/2 cups loosely packed confectioners' sugar
1 cup roasted unsalted or lightly salted pistachios, roughly chopped, plus ⅓ cup for garnish, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon saffron threads, finely chopped, plus a pinch for garnish, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

Steps:

  • Put yogurt in a fine-mesh strainer suspended over a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge. Let excess whey strain for 24 hours.
  • Transfer yogurt to a large mixing bowl, and gently stir in sugar, pistachios, saffron and cardamom. When they are combined, transfer mixture into a serving dish, using an offset spatula to smooth out the top. Evenly sprinkle reserved pistachios and pinch of saffron over the top, and chill for an hour before serving. Shrikhand will keep covered in the fridge for a few days (though the pistachios will soften).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 53 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams

SHRIKHAND PURI RECIPE - (4.8/5)



Shrikhand Puri Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by shobhapink

Number Of Ingredients 13

For shrikhand:
4 cups yogurt
2 cups sugar
7-8 saffron strands(kesar)
1 tbsp milk
2 tbsp almonds, pistachios, chopped
1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
For puri:
2 cups wheat flour
1 tbsp oil
Water as required
Oil to deep fry
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • For shrikhand: 1. Hang yogurt in a muslin cloth, over night or all liquid from yogurt has drained off. 2. In a big bowl, add yogurt, sugar & mix well. 3. Dissolve saffron in warm milk & keep aside. 4. Tie a clean muslin cloth tightly over mouth of a large bowl. 5. Put thick yogurt over muslin cloth, in small quantities. 6. Rub mixture firmly over cloth, till whole yogurt is sieved. 7. Now add dissolved saffron, chopped almonds, pistachios, cashew nut & cardamom powder in the yogurt. 8. Mix it well, refrigerate till cold. 9. Garnish with saffron, almonds, cashew nut. For puri: 1. Sieve the flour, add oil, salt in a bowl, mix well. 2. Knead soft dough with water. Cover dough with a cloth, keep aside for 10-15 mins. 3. Divide dough in small sized balls & roll out to make puris. 4. Heat oil in a pan, deep fry puris from both sides till light brown. 5. Drain on clean kitchen paper towels. 6. Chilled delicious, creamy shrikhand & hot crispy puri is ready to serve for "Gudi Padwa".

MANGO SHRIKHAND



Mango Shrikhand image

Mango shrikhand, an exotic dessert, is easy to prepare. A cool, creamy, delicious, traditional Maharashtrian recipe made from sweet mango pulp and strained yogurt and a very good in combination with hot puris.

Provided by Anubalas Kitchen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 6h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ½ (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt
¾ cup mango puree
5 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 tablespoons crushed almonds

Steps:

  • Line a colander with a clean piece of cheesecloth. Place colander over a tall vessel to collect the dripping water.
  • Pour yogurt onto the cheesecloth and gently twist the ends. Tie the ends into a knot above the yogurt. Let drain and thicken in the refrigerator, 5 hours to overnight.
  • Whisk yogurt, mango puree, confectioners' sugar, and cardamom in a bowl until well blended. Refrigerate shrikhand for 1 to 2 hours. Garnish with crushed almonds and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 200.7 mg, Sugar 51.4 g

DAD'S FAVOURITE YUMMY INDIAN DESSERT - SHRIKHAND



Dad's Favourite Yummy Indian Dessert - Shrikhand image

From the Thursday magazine, this was submitted by Molly Carvalho. Preparation time includes refrigeration time. My dad adores this dessert:) Preparation time includes refrigeration time.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups low-fat plain yogurt
1 cup sugar, ground
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (jaifal)
3 -5 saffron strands, soaked in
1 tablespoon of hot milk
2 tablespoons pistachios, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Put the yogurt in a thick cloth.
  • Tie it and hang it up to drain out the water for an hour.
  • Put the remaining yoghurt that is inside the cloth into a container.
  • Add in the sugar.
  • Whip it nicely till the mixture is soft and smooth.
  • Add in the soaked saffron with the milk, nutmeg (jaifal) powder and cardamom powder.
  • Transfer the mixture into a serving dish.
  • Garnish with finely chopped pistachios.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Serve as a dessert!
  • Remember to eat less of your meal because you'll want to eat more of this yummy treat!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 173.9, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 67.5, Protein 13.8

SHRIKHAND



Shrikhand image

Heres a classic Indian dessert, made with drained yogurt, cardamom, and saffron. The saffron is toasted until brittle so that you can grind it easily. If you grind your own cardamom seeds, use only a half teaspoon instead of the quantity in our recipe. Time does not include One hour refrigeration.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Dessert

Time 14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 -8 saffron strands
1 quart plain yogurt
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar (more to taste)
1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened if possible
1 mango, cut into thin slices

Steps:

  • In a small pan, toast the saffron over low heat, stirring, until brittle, about 2 minutes. Re move and pulverize in a mortar with a pestle or on a cutting board with the side of a large knife blade.
  • Put the yogurt in a large bowl. Put the saffron back into the pan and add the cardamom and water. Bring just to a simmer, stirring. Whisk the saffron mixture into the yogurt.
  • Put the yogurt mixture in a strainer lined with cheesecloth, a coffee filter, or a paper towel and set it over a bowl. Let drain in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Transfer the yogurt to a bowl. Add the 1/3 cup sugar, or more to taste. With an electric mixer, beat the yogurt until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour into bowls and refrigerate until well chilled, or put in the freezer until very cold but not frozen, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small frying pan, toast the coconut over low heat, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Serve the shrikhand topped with the mango and coconut.

Tips:

  • Use full-fat yogurt for the best flavor and texture.
  • Strain the yogurt overnight to get a thick, creamy shrikhand.
  • Add sugar or honey to taste, depending on your desired sweetness.
  • Flavor the shrikhand with cardamom, saffron, or other spices.
  • Serve shrikhand chilled, garnished with nuts or fruit.

Conclusion:

Shrikhand is a delicious and versatile Indian dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a topping for other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a refreshing snack or a special dessert, shrikhand is a great choice.

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