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A sweet and creamy dessert made with curd, flavored with saffron and nuts. Jump to Recipe Shrikhand is a traditional Indian dessert / sweet made with hung curd during festivals and special occasions. A classic curd based dessert with saffron, cardamom and nuts, it comes in numerous, regional variations, most notably, Mango and Kesar varieties. Popular in Gujarat and Maharashtra, it is a common sweet made during Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi. Also called as Matho, it is best served chilled and is a def. hit with adults and kids alike. Shrikhand For Mango variations, add mango pulp or puree 1 ripe mango in the mixer and add to the mixture. No ratings yet Shrikhand Recipe A sweet and creamy dessert made with curd, flavored with saffron and nuts. Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins Course: DessertCuisine: Gujarati, Indian, MaharashtrianKeyword: Matho Ingredients for Shrikhand 400 g Curd250 g Sugar1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder few Saffron Strands mixed with 2 tsp warm milkTo Garnishfew Almonds choppedfew Pistachios chopped How to make Shrikhand Hang the curd in a muslin cloth for couple of hours or until all liquid has drained.Mix the curd and sugar in a large bowl.Blend well until smooth.Add cardamom powder and saffron strands.Mix gently.Garnish with with almonds and pistachios.Keep it in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours.Serve chilled. NotesFor Mango Shrikhand, peel the skin of 1 ripe mango, puree the flesh and add to the mixture at step #2. You can also garnish with chopped mangoes.
