Shrikhand for Deepavali

Shrikhand is the easiest festive sweet I know. Thick hung curd whipped with saffron milk, elaichi, almonds and a little khandsari sugar. No stove needed for the main part, just some patience while the curd drains.

I made this for Deepavali with homemade curd. Start the day before so the curd has time to hang.

Shrikhand

Quick Details
Serves: 4
Hanging time: until all the water drains, ideally overnight
Diet: Vegetarian

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Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

  

• 1 litre curd homemade, fresh
• 20 almonds
• 6 elaichi cardamom pods
• 2 big pinches saffron
• 4 tablespoons milk warm
• 5 tablespoons khandsari sugar
• pistachios slivered, to garnish

Instructions

 

• Hang the curd. Place a colander over a bowl and line it with a muslin cloth. Add the curd, tie the cloth tightly and hang it until all the water drains. Tying it is easier with two people.
• Prepare the almonds. Blanch the almonds in hot water, peel them and cut them into slivers.
• Make the saffron milk. Grind the elaichi. Soak the saffron in the warm milk and add the ground elaichi.
• Whip the curd. Add the slivered almonds and hung curd to a mixing bowl and whip well. Add the saffron milk and whip for 5 minutes.
• Sweeten. Add the khandsari sugar and whip for 4 more minutes.
• Chill and serve. Chill the shrikhand and serve it garnished with slivered pistachios.

Video

Keyword Shrikhand, Deepavali Sweets, Hung Curd Dessert, Indian Sweets

Tips for the Best Shrikhand

• Tie the curd tightly in a muslin cloth and hang it until no more water drips. The thicker the curd, the creamier the shrikhand.
• Use fresh curd that is not sour. Sour curd makes the shrikhand tangy.
• Whip well at every stage. It makes the texture smooth and light.
• Taste after adding the sugar. Add a spoon more if you like it sweeter.

Storage

Keep shrikhand covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve it chilled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use store bought curd?
Yes. Use thick, fresh curd and hang it the same way.

Can I use regular sugar instead of khandsari?
Yes. Powder it first so it blends in smoothly.

Make this for Deepavali and tell me how it turned out. Happy Deepavali! Watch the recipe video on YouTube and follow @askdeepa_ on Instagram for more.