Monday, 1 December 2014

Homemade Shrikhand .....just yummyyyyyyy.


Shrikhand


INGREDIENTS

1 kg yogurt
few saffron threads
1 tbsp. warm milk
1/2 kg  superfine sugar
1 1/2tsp. green cardamom seeds, crushed
Dry fruits , chopped

INSTRUCTIONS


  • Cut 3 layers of cheesecloth into a 12" x 24" square. 
  • Put yogurt in middle of cheesecloth, bring up ends, and tie with kitchen twine. 
  • Tie cheesecloth-bound yogurt to the handle of a wooden spoon; set wooden spoon over a bowl. Chill yogurt and let drain overnight to a thicker consistency. 
  • Combine saffron and milk and let steep for 30 minutes. Put drained yogurt into a bowl; stir in saffron mixture and sugar. 
  • Divide shrikhand between  small bowls and garnish with cardamom and pistachios.