Shrikhand is a traditional dessert dish from Maharashtra, India. It is known for its authentic regional flavors and is a staple of Maharashtra cuisine.

How long does it take to cook Shrikhand?

Shrikhand takes approximately 20 mins to cook, plus about 15 minutes of preparation time. The difficulty level is Easy.

What are the main ingredients in Shrikhand?

The main ingredients in Shrikhand include: Full-fat yogurt (hung), Powdered sugar, Saffron strands, Warm milk, Cardamom powder, Pistachios, slivered.

Shrikhand

Name: Shrikhand
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Maharashtra Indian
Ingredients: 800g Full-fat yogurt (hung); 150g Powdered sugar; 0.5g Saffron strands; 30ml Warm milk; 5g Cardamom powder; 30g Pistachios, slivered; 20g Almonds, slivered

An authentic dessert recipe from Maharashtra, India

📍From Maharashtra

Cook Time

20 mins

Servings

4 servings

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

800g Full-fat yogurt (hung)

150g Powdered sugar

0.5g Saffron strands

30ml Warm milk

5g Cardamom powder

30g Pistachios, slivered

20g Almonds, slivered

7 ingredients needed

💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.

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Cooking Instructions

Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish

Hang yogurt in a muslin cloth for 6–8 hours (or overnight) to drain all whey. You should get approximately 400 g of thick, creamy hung curd.

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Soak saffron strands in warm milk for 10 minutes.

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Transfer hung curd to a bowl. Add powdered sugar and whisk until smooth and creamy.

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Add cardamom powder and saffron-infused milk. Mix well.

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Taste and adjust sugar.

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Chill for at least 1 hour.

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Serve in small bowls garnished with slivered pistachios and almonds. Traditionally served with puri.

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Chef's Tips

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Full-fat yogurt is essential — low-fat yogurt doesn't have enough body to make good shrikhand.

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The longer you hang the yogurt, the thicker and richer the shrikhand.

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Shrikhand is a classic Maharashtrian and Gujarati festival dessert — it's the star of Gudi Padwa celebrations.

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For Amrakhand (mango shrikhand), fold in fresh Alphonso mango pulp before chilling.

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About This Dish

Shrikhand is a traditional dessert dish from Maharashtra, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 4 servings.

- Full-fat yogurt is essential — low-fat yogurt doesn't have enough body to make good shrikhand. - The longer you hang the yogurt, the thicker and richer the shrikhand. - Shrikhand is a classic Maharashtrian and Gujarati festival dessert — it's the star of Gudi Padwa celebrations. - For Amrakhand (mango shrikhand), fold in fresh Alphonso mango pulp before chilling.

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