Shrikhand

Ingredients:

• 2 cups plain yogurt

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon saffron

• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

• 1 tablespoon warm milk

• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder

• Chopped nuts for garnish (optional) & saffron

  Instructions:

• Place the yogurt in a clean muslin cloth or cheesecloth and hang it over a bowl for 2-3 hours to drain excess water. You can also use a strainer lined with a paper towel or coffee filter to strain the yogurt.

• In a small bowl, soak saffron in warm milk for 10-15 minutes.

• In a mixing bowl, take strainer or muslin cloth place hung curd over it strain it again for good smooth texture.

• Add powdered sugar, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and soaked saffron with milk. Mix well.

• Chill the shrikhand in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

• Garnish with chopped nuts and saffron if desired.

• Enjoy your homemade shrikhand as a sweet and refreshing dessert or as a side dish with your favourite Indian meal. It pairs very nice with poori(fried Indian bread).