Shrikhand is a creamy yogurt dessert traditionally made by draining all the liquid from yogurt first, aka ‘hung yogurt’. In my recipe, I eliminate all that extra work by starting with store bought greek yogurt.
I serve this shrikhand as a simple and delicious dessert, or as an accompaniment to Pooris/Rotis with Sagu or Potato Neer Palya.
2 minute Shrikhand
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt Discard any water that has collected on top of the tub
- 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom coarsely ground
- 5-6 strands Saffron crushed with your fingers
Instructions
- Add greek yogurt, sugar, and cardmom to a glass bowl.
- Whisk vigorously until the sugar dissolves into the yogurt.
- Taste the sweetness and adjust with more sugar.
- Chill for an hour before serving, if possible.
Notes
This is a ‘2 minute’ recipe because it only take that long to do the bulk of the work. It tastes better after an hour in the fridge, but in a pinch, you can skip the extra time in the fridge. Just add a little extra cardamom and saffron.
You can zhuzh up the Shrikhand with almonds, pistachios, and rose petals for a more impressive presentation.
Leftovers may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. If a little liquid separates from the yogurt overnight, just whisk it back in.