Piyush (Gujarati Yogurt Drink)

By Pavani @napavani
BM# 63: Journey through the Cuisines 
Week 3: Gujarati Cuisine 
Day 16: P for Piyush
Today I have a creamy and delicious dessert perfect for the summer. It is Gujarati version of lassi and is made with Shrikhand. Initially I had a savory dish planned for P, but then I saw this Piyush recipe on Tarla Dalal.com and since I already had Kesar Shrikhand in the fridge, I made it right away. Also with the sweltering summer heat in India, this is a perfect cooling drink.
Piyush is nothing but jazzed up version of shrikhand. It is mixed with more yogurt (or buttermilk) and thinned out with milk, then flavored with spices. This was one of the easiest and one of the yummiest yogurt based desserts I've ever made. Since I was the only having this at home, I thoroughly enjoyed making and drinking this creamy and rich Piyush.


Recipe from Tarla Dalal.com:
Piyush (Serves 2~3) Ingredients:
  • 1cup Kesar Shrikhand (homemade or Store bought)
  • ½cup Yogurt
  • ½cup Milk
  • ½tsp Ground Cardamom
  • ¼tsp Ground nutmeg
  • As needed Pistachios, chopped
  • 4~5 Saffron strands
Method:
  1. In a mixing bowl combine shrikand, yogurt, milk, cardamom and nutmeg. Whisk well to combine all the ingredients.
  2. Chill for 1~2 hours for the flavors to mingle.
  3. Pour into glasses, garnish with pistachios and saffron strands. Enjoy!!

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