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KESAR ELAICHI SHRIKHAND WITH PALM JAGGERY

A delicious and easy dessert to put together, Kesar elaichi Shrikhand is a traditional Maharashtrian dessert made using fresh yogurt and here's my take on this traditional recipe to make Shrikhand.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Time for making Hung yogurt2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Keyword: Festive, Festive food, Holi special, Indian desserts, Indian sweets, Kid friendly recipes, Shrikhand
Servings: 4 people
Author: Shravani Abhishek

Equipment

  • Muslin cloth/ Cheesecloth
  • Colander

Ingredients

  • 20 strands Saffron
  • 1 tbsp Milk
  • 3 cups Yogurt
  • 1 cup Palm jaggery grated
  • 1 tsp Cardamom powder
  • Nuts slivered, optional

Instructions

Make Chakka/ hung yogurt

  • Layout a cheese cloth on a colander/strainer and add the yogurt.
  • Now bring the sides together and slowly press to remove the whey as much possible.
  • Then keep it in the strainer with a bowl underneath and place some weight on it and keep it in the fridge for atleast 2-3 hours.

Making the Shrikhand

  • In a small bowl add tbsp of milk and add saffron and let it infuse until our hung yogurt gets ready.
  • Now add in grated palm jaggery, soaked saffron, cardamom powder to the hung yogurt and give it a good mix until everything is well incorporated.
  • Serve chilled topped with nuts of your choice or plain as is. Dig in and enjoy