Saturday, May 5, 2012

Shrikhand - My 50th Post


I am happy to publish my 50th post Shrikhand.It is served as dessert or side dish with pooris, usually in Gujarati and Maharashtrian cuisines. I have tasted this Shrikhand as a dessert for Gujarathi thali at Saravana Bhavan, Pondy Bazaar, Chennai. I become a great fan of this and really enjoyed it. After some time I started carving for this dessert and I goggled out for the recipe. And finally my taste buds was satisfied after referring to many sources to make it more authentic. This is done with basic ingredients and simple steps, but the only thing is, processing yogurt to the desired thickness takes more time.


Ingredients:

Plain yogurt - 2cups
Powdered sugar - 2tbsp
Warm milk - 1 tbsp
Rose water - 2drops(optional)
Saffron strands few
Cardamom powder - 1 tsp
Pistachio few

Method:
  • Take the curd and tied in a muslin cloth and place it in a strainer and at the bottom, place the bowl to collect the excess water.


  • Keep this in refrigerator for 8 to 10 hours, to get a thick curd.
  • In warm milk, crush and add saffron strands and set aside.
  • Chop the pistachio and keep aside.


  • Take the thick curd in a bowl, to this add powdered sugar and mix gently to get a creamy texture.


  • Now add cardamom powder, saffron milk, rose water, chopped pistachios (reserve few for garnishing)and mix to combine all,until smooth and nice colour.


  • Transfer this shrikhand in a serving bowl and refrigerate for an hour before serving.


  • Garnish with pista and nuts and serve chill.


Enjoy the creamy yummy dessert for a hot summer…


Note:

  • Keep refrigerated and enjoy, which can last for a week
  • Do not squeeze the muslin cloth to remove water.


43 comments:

  1. Congratulations!! Shrikhand looks very delicious.

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  2. congrats Shrikhand looks delicious.

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  3. Congrats on ur 50th post and wish u many more to come. Shrikhand sounds so yum and nicely done

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  4. Delicious and lovely shrikhand!!

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  5. Hearty Congratulations Gayathri! Srikhand looks lovely.

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  6. Congratulations. And a delicious looking dish.

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  7. Woww.. Congrats dear.. Shrikhand looks so delicious and perfect.. keep rocking :)
    Indian Cuisine

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  8. Congrats Gayathri,perfect way to celebrate..

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  9. Congrats for ur 50th post dear,I never heard about shrikand this looks so good and superb desert for parties.....

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  10. Congrats, shrikhand looks awesome dear..

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  11. I heard but never made Shrikand, thanks for the step by-step trail..
    This looks delicious, Good to know you Gayatri!!

    -Mythreyi
    Yum! Yum! Yum!

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  12. I love pistachios, but have only eaten them raw. I really should try making something with them :)

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  13. Looks awesome. I've been wanting to try this desert for a very long time, since you've made my work easier by making it as authentic as possible I'll stop by your space to try this recipe. Thnx
    Ongoing Event--WTML

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  14. yummy sweet............congrats tooo dear.....

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  15. congrats. shrikhand looks fantastic. my mouth is watering now

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  16. Delicious shrikhand..poori and shrikhand is such an amazing combination.

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  17. Oh its your 50th post,wow, congrats and the shrikand looks so creamy and rich!

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  18. Wow...yummy yummy Srikand! I love the creamy dessert, beautiufl presentation too

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  19. Congrats on your 50th post, shrikand looks fantastic.

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  20. Congrats dear on your 50th post !! Keep Rocking !! Super detectable and very tempting shrikhand !! Yummy !!

    Ongoing event CC:Mom’s Recipe

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  21. Wow Congrats Gayathri,keep rocking...Shrikhand luks awesome,love it:)

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  22. Congrats on your 50th post! Shrikhand looks delicious!

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  23. Congrats dear on ur 50th post.
    Delicious looking shrikhand.

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  24. Congrats on your 50th post. Shrikhand looks perfect.

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  25. My fav dessert,gr8 with poori..looks yummm

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  26. Never tried shrikand at home..Super delicious,Congrats on reaching 50.

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  27. congrats gayathri on your milestone...wishing you all success..;)
    shrikand looks lipsmacking good..:P

    Tasty Appetite

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  28. Congrats dear... Shirkhsnd looks awesome...

    Event: Dish name starts with L

    Regards
    Akila

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  29. Such a creamy n yummy looking shrikhand,looks too good!!
    Congrats on your 50th post n wish u many many more hundreds!!

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  30. Wow! shrikhand looks mouthwatering u done perfectly dear:).

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  31. Congratz. Keep up. Hearty wishes... Way to go...Dear.

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  32. yummy shrikhand! congrats on 50th post!

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  33. congrats on your 50th post, and srikand looks enchanting.., love the step wise clicks.., beautiful clicks..,

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  34. Congrats on your milestone and srikand looks like a fitting dessert for the occasion.

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  35. congratulations.. I have never tried making this at home.. srikand looks awesome.

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  36. congrats on the milestone Gayathri. Shrikand looks superb.

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  37. That looks soo creamy and yummy! Perfect way to celebrate the 50th post

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  38. Congrats on your milestone! Srikhand looks creamy and yummy!

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  39. Hey Gayathri,

    Have eaten Rangoli thali several times but haven't really made this sweet dish ....Let me try making this festive season .....

    Congratulations Btw

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