Shrikand (sweet dessert) Recipe - Ingredients and preparation
Shrikand (sweet dessert) recipe, ingredients and preparation tips are given here. Shrikhand is one of the famous sweet made in and around Kerala using curd which is strained (greek yogurt). Saffron, cardamom or diced fruits are mainly used as flavors for shrikand and is also considered to have low fat and creamy delight.
Introductions
Shrikhand is one of the famous sweet made in and around Kerala using curd which is strained(greek yogurt). Saffron, cardamom or diced fruits are mainly used as flavors for shrikand and is also considered to have low fat and creamy delight. It is served along with masala puri or served as dessert along with some dishes. Saffron and cardamom powder are mainly used in this recipe so that a great flavour or taste of shrikand can be obtained.Ingredients
1) Milk - 2 and 1/2 (approx)
2) Curd - 1 tablespoon
3) Powdered sugar - 1 cup
4) Cardamom - 1 to 2
5) Pistachios - 1 tablespoon
6) Charoli - 1 tablespoon
7) Saffron - a pinchHow to prepare
First make sure all the ingredients are available for you in front and set yourself to start the dish. Boil the milk and leave it to cool. When moderately hot add beaten curd to it. Mix it well by pouring from one pan to another and back. Cover and keep this aside for 10 to 12 hours. Pour it into a thin clean cloth and tie loosely. Hang the bag for 2 to 3 hours to let all the liquid drip through. Sprinkle crushed Cardamom and leave it for 1 hour.
Tie a strong cloth over the pan. Take small quantities of sugar and curd and mix them well over the cloth. Put it into a clean bowl. Continue this process till all the curd is mixed. Add saffron and mix thoroughly. Garnish it with sliced pistachios and charoli so that the plate looks attracted for the consumer and from its first impression itself others should fall in love with this dish. Finally allow it to cool and your shrikand is all set to be served.Conclusion
Shrikand is a sweet dessert prepared using yogurt, sugar and fruits as sweetening agents. This is usually served along with chapatis in North India while in Kerala people used to have it after their meals. It is creamy and has yellowish appearance which is a key to it's attraction. This dish is also a part of festivals like 'Janmashtami' of Lord Krishna where the devotees prepare it with great belief.
Shrikand was first found in western part of India and has later spread throughout the country. Different fruits like mango, pineapple, apple and strawberries are all added to prepare many other varieties of shrikand. Use your thoughts and ideas to create one on your own this evening.
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