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Kesar Shrikhand Recipe - Greek Yogurt Pudding With Saffron
Gujarati RecipesDessertVegetarian

Kesar Shrikhand Recipe - Greek Yogurt Pudding With Saffron

A vegetarian Gujarati Recipes recipe with hung curd (greek yogurt) - (use low fat preferably), caster sugar, cardamom powder (elaichi). Ready in 6h 30m, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
410kcal
Estimated Cost
150-300
Carbs54g
Protein27g
Fats10g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

15 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Kesar Shrikhand Recipe, pour the yogurt into a cloth sieve or a sieve which has the tiniest of the holes

  2. 2

    Take a large enough container where the rim of the sieve will sit on the mouth of the container

    pistachios - sliced or almonds will also do(1/4 cup)
  3. 3

    Place the sieve with yogurt to sit on the container

  4. 4

    Place this container along with the yogurt in the fridge for 5-6 hours or overnight

  5. 5

    Doing this strains all the water from the yogurt into the container below and makes the yogurt thick and creamy

  6. 6

    The yogurt does not get sour as it is kept refrigerated

  7. 7

    Remove the fully strained whey free yogurt from the fridge and discard collected the whey

  8. 8

    Place another large clean container where the sieve can sit on

  9. 9

    With the yogurt still on sieve; rub the saffron into the yogurt with the tips of your fingers until the color and flavor of the saffron get into the yogurt

    saffron strands(6)fresh fruits - of your choice(1 cup)
  10. 10

    Add the sugar to the yogurt sitting on the sieve

    caster sugar(1 cup)
  11. 11

    Now using a large flat spoon; briskly mix the yogurt mixture such that all the ingredients strain out through the sieve into the container below, making the yogurt smooth and well blended with the sugar

    caster sugar(1 cup)
  12. 12

    With the yogurt mixture in the large container now; add the cardamom powder and whisk it well until well blended

    cardamom powder (elaichi)(1 teaspoon)
  13. 13

    Stir in the nuts and refrigerate well for 5-6 hours before serving

  14. 14

    Serve the Kesar Shrikhand topped with nuts, fruits like pomegranate, sliced green grapes, chopped mangoes and many more to enhance the taste and making it rich and festive

    pistachios - sliced or almonds will also do(1/4 cup)fresh fruits - of your choice(1 cup)
  15. 15

    It makes a great dessert for parties when you cook an Indian menu

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