Shrikhand recipe
Posted on October 1, 2008. Filed under: Sweets | Tags: ganesh chaturthi recipe, Shrikhand |
A dessert which transforms ordinary curds into a delicacy.
Preparation Time : 3 hours.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
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1 kg. thick curd |
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15 gms SugaRite or 3/4 cup powdered sugar |
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a few strands saffron
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1 tablespoon warm milk |
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2 teaspoons cardamom powder (elachi)
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For the garnish
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slivers of pistachios and almonds
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Method
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1. |
Hang the curds in a muslin cloth in a cool place for approximately 3 hours until all the liquid (whey) has drained off. |
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Rub the saffron into the warm milk until it dissolves. |
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Mix together the hung curds, SugaRite or sugar, saffron mixture and cardamom in a bowl and churn using a hand blender. |
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Place in the refrigerator. |
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Serve cold garnished with slivers of pistachios and almonds. |
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Tips
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Shrikhand goes very well with puris. |
You can use ready-made Malai Chakka instead of hung curds to avoid preparation time. |
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