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The Shrikhand Recipe

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Shrikhand is a healthy Indian that you can make from strained curd or Greek yogurt. Also, this low-fat and rich dessert is generally along with saffron, cardamom, or diced fruits. One can serve it with masala puri or this could also be a standalone dessert. This article discusses the Shrikhand Recipe.  

This Gujarati-style recipe uses saffron and cardamom powder to get a delicious and flavorful taste of a creamy dessert.  

Ingredients:  

  • Firstly, Curd or yogurt – that is not sour 
  • Secondly, Sugar according to taste  
  • Thirdly, Cardamom powder  
  • Fourthly, Almonds  
  • Lastly, Cashew nuts  

Curd = 3 cups  

Sugar = 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons  

cardamom powder = 1/2 teaspoon  

nuts = 1-15  

Directions: 

  • You can use either homemade curd which is a plain yogurt or store-bought curd according to the availability. 
  • Use the curd that is not sour otherwise, the recipe will turn sour. 
  • Also, Take a deep and broad bowl and place a large strainer on it. S 
  • Spread a clean muslin cloth or a cheesecloth over it and add the plain curd in the center. 
  • Wrap the muslin cloth from all sides and tightly tie it. 
  • Hang curd in a refrigerator for around 6 to 7 hours or until almost water is drained off from the curd. 
  • Place an empty container below it to collect the when.  
  • This is a curd liquid that you can drain.  
  • Also, Curd should become very thick. 
  • If it’s not possible to hang the curd in the refrigerator, keep the tied curd tied in a strainer and put a little weight over it. 
  • Keep an empty container below it and place in the refrigerator. 
  • After 6-7 hours, untie the muslin cloth and transfer thick strained curd to a bowl. 
  • Discard the whey or use it to knead a chapati/paratha dough. 
  • Add sugar and cardamom powder. 
  • Mix properly using a hand beater  
  • Do this until it turns smooth. 
  • Also, Add chopped almonds and cashew nuts and mix well. 
  • Refrigerate the sweet for at least an hour before serving. 
  • Serve it chilled.  

Benefits:  

  • Firstly, The milky qualities promote better skin. 
  • Secondly, It keeps your skin soft and supple 
  • Thirdly, It nourishes your skin with the required nutrients. 
  • Fourthly, Shrikhand is full of healthy fats and can be a great support in gaining weight and muscle. 
  • Fifthly, It keeps you full for longer and also promotes sound sleep. 

  

Shrikhand that is probiotic when you eat with deep fried poori, and also a meal with low glycemic index. 

Also, since fat is important for feeling of satiety, it reduces chances of overeating. 

This simple meal is healthy and safe for all, including people with obesity, diabetes or heart disease. 

Can you eat this every day?  

No,  there is 3/4 cup of sugar used in the recipe.

Sugar is also called white poison and it is a simple carbohydrate with zero nutritional value. On intake, sugar will cause inflammation of the body which will last for many hours 

 

ALSO READ: The litchi fruit 

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