DEGCHI: Kesar Pista Shrikhand-saffron cardamom yogurt

Kesar Pista Shrikhand-saffron cardamom yogurt

Posted on Friday, March 16, 2012 9:12 PM | By: Degchi

Category: Blogging Marathon , mithai , pista/pistachio , saffron , Sweet Tooth , yogurt

Shrikhand is traditional Indian dessert made with hanged or stained curd. It is very popular in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh in India.
I always make this as an offering to Lord Krishna on the occasion of Janmashtami. It is one of the summer time favorite desserts among my family and friends.

Ingredients:

1 kg (2 Lbs. approx.) curd
1.25 cup powdered sugar
4 pinch saffron
1/2 tea spoon cardamom powder
1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
1 tablespoon chopped almonds

Method:

Hang the curd in a muslin cloth for 5-6 hours or overnight.
Dissolve saffron in a teaspoon of warm milk or you can put saffron in one table spoon of water and microwave it for 30 seconds, see the result strands will be double of there original size
In a big bowl mix all the ingredients. Refrigerate.
Serve chilled.

Quick Tip-

You can use Greek yogurt which is already very thick instead of the hung curd.

Variations

Add any flavor or fruit of your choice like rose, gulkand, thandai, mango, strawberry, peach, blueberry, raspberry etc. etc.

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Comments (16)

preeti garg said on March 16, 2012 at 11:59 PM
	awesome srikhand....love this recipe and specially bal gopal awesome pic

Srivalli said on March 17, 2012 at 12:45 AM
	Now that's my favorite sweet!..looks very tempting..

rajani said on March 17, 2012 at 2:36 AM
	awesome!

www.mahaslovelyhome.com said on March 17, 2012 at 3:21 AM
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Aarthi said on March 17, 2012 at 3:43 AM
	srikhand looks awesome...i love it all time..

Harini R said on March 17, 2012 at 7:35 AM
	Looks very tempting! I tried it with greek yogurt but somehow didn't like it. Should p'bly try it with regular hung curd!

Jayanthi said on March 17, 2012 at 9:01 AM
	Manisha, The shrikhand looks delicious and very tempting. The picture speaks volume about how it might taste. Lovely.

Unknown said on March 17, 2012 at 10:16 AM
	Wow creamy amd mouth watering shrikhand one of my favorit dessert love that krishna pic. beautiful..

Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen said on March 17, 2012 at 11:28 AM
	Looks delicious!!!!

Suma Gandlur said on March 17, 2012 at 11:37 AM
	Looks delicious with colorful garnish of nuts.

Sangeetha M said on March 17, 2012 at 3:43 PM
	shrikhand looks more delicious n perfect...loved it!! Spicy Treats OnGoing Event:kitchen Chronicles - Summer Splash Ongoing Event : HITS~Fiber Rich Foods

vidhas said on March 17, 2012 at 7:59 PM
	yummy shrikand. Inviting pictures. Lovley clicks,

Rasi said on March 17, 2012 at 11:59 PM
	this is o easy & looks so good.the taste must be so tasty..krishna will be might impressed :) Ongoing Event : I'm The Star

Padmajha said on March 18, 2012 at 2:10 AM
	Very tempting and so easy to prepare. The first click is absolutely yum..

Kalyani said on March 19, 2012 at 2:45 AM
	shrikhand looks awesome :) Kalyani Sizzling Tastebuds Event : Holi Fest – Colourful Palette Event : Bake Fest # 5

veena said on March 20, 2012 at 12:09 AM
	am drooling here. Love shrikhand...any flavour!!!!!

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