Shrikhand

jai shree krushna,

SHRIKHAND , is yogurt made out of Curds / Maska. This is a refreshing sweet Doodhghar samagri , prepared and offered to Shree Thakurji in the summer season . Though largely available in India in different brands, to offer as Bhog we must prepare / siddh samagri ourselves for the satisfaction of Shree Thakurji.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg thick curds
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar.
  • a few saffron (kesar) strands.
  • 1 tbsp warm milk.
  • 2 tsp cardamom powder.
  • For the garnish
  • pistachio slivers.
  • almond slivers.

Preparation Method

 

  • Hang the curds in a muslin cloth in a cool place for approximately 3 hours until all the liquid (whey) has drained off.
  • Rub the saffron into the warm milk until it dissolves.
  • Mix together the hung curds, sugar, saffron mixture and cardamom in a bowl and churn using a hand blender.
  • Serve garnished with slivers of pistachicos and almonds.
  • Tips – VARIATION : STRAWBERRY SHRIKHAND
  • Add 1 cup of sliced strawberries instead of the saffron and cardamom powder at step 3.Adjust the sugar accroding to the sweetness of the strawberries.