Home Made Shrikhand - Indian Sweet Dish

Shrikhand is an Indian sweet dish made of strained yogurt or curd and it is often eaten along with meals with Puris.This is one of the main desserts in Maharashtra.

Ingredients For Home Made Shrikhand:

Shrikhand

• 3 cups Curd (Yogurt), not sour
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (or according to taste) powdered Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (elaichi powder)
• 10-15 Almonds and Cashew nuts, roughly chopped

How To Prepare Home Made Shrikhand :

• You can use either homemade curd (plain yogurt) or store bought curd according to the availability. Use the curd that is not sour otherwise, shrikhand will turn sour.
• Spread clean muslin cloth or cheesecloth over large strainer on a big plate. Place plain curd in the center.
• Wrap it from all sides and tightly tie muslin cloth.
• Hang curd in a refrigerator for around 6 to 7 hours or until almost water is drained off from curd. Place an empty container below it to collect the whey (drained curd liquid). Curd should become very thick.
• After 6-7 hours, untie muslin cloth and transfer thick strained curd to bowl.
• Discard the whey.
• Add sugar and cardamom powder.
• Mix properly using a hand beater or a spoon until smooth.
• Add chopped almonds and cashew nuts and mix well. Refrigerate prepared shrikhand for at least an hour before serving. Serve it chilled.

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