Almond Shrikhand

A Shrikhand is and Indian dessert made by mixing thick and creamy strained yogurt with sugar, cardamom and saffron. . It is one of the main desserts in Maharashtra cuisine. It is very easy to make. Here I used low fat Greek yogurt for this shirkand.

Ingredients:

 Whole Milk                                            2 cup        

 Plain Greek yogurt (Or) thick plain curd   -    1 pound

Sugar                                                      3 tbsp.

 Smashed Almond                                    4 tbsp.

Saffron                                                 a pinch 

Elachi Powder                                          1 tsp.

Method

• In a thick pan, add saffron and milk. Boil them.
• In a bowl, add Greek yogurt/ curd, sugar and add half the infused milk. Mix them well.
• Now add the remaining milk and mix them well.
• Add chopped almond. Fold them together.
• Set them in a glass bowl and garnish it with chopped almonds.
• Keep it in the fridge for 5-6 hours.
• Serve cold.