SHRIKHAND

When I first heard of a sweet which is purely made with curd I thought it is not my kind of recipe because neither I like the sweet lassi nor the sugar  mixed curd. But believe me this shrikhand changed my opinion altogether. I don't know the taste of sugar mixed curd, but sugar when mixed with hung curd is heavenly. Fresh whole milk curd is best suited for the recipe.
The preparation is simple but the taste is not. The saffron brings a unique taste and flavor to the dish. Give it a try.

INGREDIENTS

Whole milk curd                 2 cups
Sugar powder                     1/4 cup
Saffron strands                    a big pinch
Milk                                    2 Tsp
Cardamom                          1 tsp
Pistachios                            to garnish

PROCEDURE

Take the fresh whole milk curd in a muslin cloth and  tie the cloth in the refrigerator so that all the water is removed. Let it sit for 2-3 hours.(be sure to place a bowl underneath).
Soak the saffron strands in hot milk.
The curd now is called as hung curd.
Alternatively you can also use the whole fat greek yogurt which is already strained yogurt.
Take the hung curd in a bowl and add the sugar powder, milk soaked saffron, cardamom powder.(Adjust sugar according to your taste).
Mix throughly and serve with garnished nuts on the top.