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:
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2cups
Greek Yogurt
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2~3tbsp
Sugar
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1tsp
Ground Cardamom
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5~6
Saffron strands
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1tbsp
Warm Milk
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2~3tbsp
Pistachios & Almonds, chopped
Method:
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Soak saffron in warm milk for 5~10 minutes.
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Combine yogurt, sugar, cardamom and the saffron. Whisk well until well combined.
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Chill for 1~2 hours for the flavors to mingle.
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Serve garnished with pistachios and almonds. Enjoy!!
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