Kesar Shrikhand

I would never have imagined myself eating a savory dish with a sweet side. So when we were served Shrikhand with Pooris and Oondhiyu at our Gujarati friend's house, I was almost reluctant to take the plunge. But I took their word for it and tried it anyway. It was a really good combo, not at all like what I was imagining it to be.
So when I planned this Oondhiyu meal, I had to make the Shrikhand too to make it more like the traditional Gujarati way of serving the dish. Good thing is that it takes just a few minutes to make Shrikhand if you are using Greek yogurt, but if you are using regular yogurt, then make sure to place the yogurt in a cheese cloth for a few hours to remove as much excess liquid from it as possible.
So here's a simple, creamy and delicious Kesar Shrikhand to serve as a dessert or as a side dish to pooris.
Kesar Shrikhand Ingredients:

• 2cups Greek Yogurt
• 2~3tbsp Sugar
• 1tsp Ground Cardamom
• 5~6 Saffron strands
• 1tbsp Warm Milk
• 2~3tbsp Pistachios & Almonds, chopped

Method:

1. Soak saffron in warm milk for 5~10 minutes.
2. Combine yogurt, sugar, cardamom and the saffron. Whisk well until well combined.
3. Chill for 1~2 hours for the flavors to mingle.
4. Serve garnished with pistachios and almonds. Enjoy!!

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