Shrikhand  | Kesar Pista Shrikhand | Easy Homemade Shrikhand 

Shrikhand is a creamy Indian delicacy made from thick strained curd known as hung curd or Chakka, powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and nuts. The shrikhand should have a buttery soft consistency, which requires correct preparation of the hung curd. Make sure the whey is thoroughly separated from the curd by letting it drain overnight, but if you're short on time, strain the curd for at least 3-4 hours. Depending on your taste, adjust the amount of sugar. The shrikhand should always be served cool. There are numerous versions of this shrikhand; a few of them are listed below .

Check out how to make this yummy shrikhand recipe below.

 Ingredients 

Thick curd -500 gms or 2 cups

Powdered sugar-2-3 Tbsps or as per taste

Cardamom powder-1/2 Tsp

Saffron soaked milk-2-3 Tsps 

Chopped pista-1 Tbsp 

Chopped badam-1 Tbsp 

Saffron few

Recipe video

Method 

To make hung curd-

👉Keep a bowl and place a strainer on top and spread a clean muslin cloth on top of the strainer.

👉Pour thick curd on to the cloth and cover all four ends and make a potli and gently squeeze the curd to separate the whey water. 

👉 Keep this potli arrangement as it is in the fridge for 3-4 hours or until all the whey has drained from the curd or (you hang it below a tap in a sink).You will get a thick curd without any whey this is called chakka or hung curd.

👉Hung curd is now ready to use .

For making shrikhand 

👉In a mixing bowl add the hung curd, powdered sugar cardamom powder, saffron soaked milk and chopped pista badam mix well, then whip well until you get nice buttery smooth consistency.

👉Garnish with extra pista badam and few saffron strings and serve chilled. 

👉Enjoy.

Preparation Time- 3 hours for making hung curd &10 mins for mixing 

Serves-3-4

Other variations -

😋Mango shrikhand (Amrakhand)- just add mango pulp while mixing ,adjust sugar accordingly .

😋Gulkund shrikand - add gulkund ,adjust sugar accordingly 

😋Mixed fruit shrikhand- add 1/2 cup of mixed fruit of your choice to hung curd adjust sugar accordingly.

😋Chocolate shrikhand - Melt dark chocolate (1/2 cup )add it to hung curd along with fresh cream(1/2 cup) adjust sugar accordingly.