Kesar Pista Shrikhand
Shrikhand is thick creamy yogurt flavored with cardamom, pistachios, and saffron.
  • Coursedessert
  • Cuisineindian
  • Keywordkesar pista shrikhand, shrikhand
Servings Prep Time
2people 40minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Servings Prep Time
2people 40minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Take a strainer and line it with a muslin cloth.
  2. Place a bowl beneath the strainer.
  3. Add yogurt to the cloth.
  4. Bring the ends of the cloth together and close it.
  5. Place a heavy object over the yogurt.
  6. Let the yogurt sit inside the fridge overnight.
  7. Transfer the yogurt to another bowl in the morning.
  8. Add cardamom powder and powdered sugar to the yogurt.
  9. Whisk the mix properly.
  10. Heat 2 teaspoons of milk in a small pan and add saffron strands to the same.
  11. Remove the pan from the heat. Let it sit for 2 minutes.
  12. Add the milk to the yogurt and mix them together.
  13. Add some chopped pistachios to the mixture.
  14. Chill the Kesar Pista Shrikhand for 3-4 hours.
  15. Once it thickens, serve it chilled.
  16. Garnish with chopped pistachios.
Recipe Notes
  • You can add extra flavors to your Shrikhand to make it tastier. Try pouring some rose water, cocoa powder, or jams like blueberry or strawberry to the same.
  • You can skip the procedure of straining the yogurt in case you are using Greek yogurt.