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Shrikhand

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The most mouth watering preparation made from milk is Shrikhand. People make it with many a flavours. This is one of the most refreshing sweet made from hung curd. Here we are going to learn how to make shrikhand with Almonds and Pistachios.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 203 calories; fat 0.1g; sodium 11.4mg; carbohydrates 28.5g; protein 0.2g

Descriptions

The most mouth watering preparation made from milk is Shrikhand. People make it with many a flavours. This is one of the most refreshing sweet made from hung curd. Here we are going to learn how to make shrikhand with Almonds and Pistachios.

Note's

Directions

Step 1
Prepare the milk for Dahi

The first step is to take prepare Curd. Here we have taken an earthen pot. You may use a wooden bowl, glass or metal bowl.

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Step 2
Pour warm milk in the pot

The milk must be boiled first and allowed to cool till its quite warm. Pour the warm milk in the bowl.

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Step 3
Add dahi to the milk

Here we add a culture or dahi to the milk. One or two spoon is enough to culture the milk. Close with a lid and keep it aside to set for 5-6 hours.

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Step 4
Dahi is ready

Once the dahi is ready, now its time to make chakka or hung curd from it.

Step 5
Use a muslin cloth

To make chakka, use a muslin cloth. spread it over a bowl so the excess liquid accumulates on the bowl.

Step 6
Place dahi on the muslin cloth

Put all dahi/curd over the muslin cloth. The porous cloth separates the water from the dahi.

Step 7
Drain excessive liquid

Drain the excessive liquid present in the dahi using compression from hand. Tie it and hang it overnight. At least 7-8 hours is required to completely drain the liquid.

Step 8
Chakka or hung curd is ready

After 7-8 hours, you will see the hung curd is ready. Place it over a bowl and open the muslin cloth.

Step 9
Place the chakka over a bowl

The thick hung curd needs to be separated and kept on a bowl.

Step 10
Add sugar to the chakka

Add powdered sugar to it. Powdered sugar helps to make the shrikhand sweetness uniformly. The quantity of sugar depends on how sweet you want your shrikhand to be

Step 11
Mix it well

Mix it with a whisker or spoon till sugar melts uniformly with the hung curd.

Step 12
Add almonds and pistachios

Garnish or flavour the amrakhand. Here we are adding almonds, pistachios, cardamom and rose petals.

Step 13
Shrikhand is ready

A freshly made Shrikhand is ready. You can consume it directly or freeze it to consume later.

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