Red Dragon Fruit Shrikhand

 

          How about some sweet indulgence? So let me share a yummy Shrikhand recipe made of Dragon Fruit. It makes for a perfect summer treat. This is an extremely easy recipe. Be sure to have this visually appealing dessert chilled for a divine experience.

            I simply love to dig into this melt-in-the-mouth delicacy. If you are a Dragon Fruit lover, you will simply love this dessert. Garnish with some cubed Dragon fruit  and chopped pistachios. Voila!! You have a yummy fuss-free healthy dessert in a jiffy. Enjoy as and when desired or as an after-meal dessert.

      

          Shrikhand is a rich and creamy traditional Maharashtrian Dessert prepared with hung yoghurt. It is a very easy dessert that can be made in no time if the hung yoghurt is ready. It is usually flavored with saffron and cardamom powder for the original version. 

         However, I gave a healthy twist to this no-cook dessert by adding some reduced Dragon Fruit puree and it turned out simply yummy. This way you can make the best use of any leftover fruits by dishing out this easy to prepare dessert. 

           I flavored it with cardamom powder. You may add rose or kewra water if you wish. This healthy dessert is an ideal party recipe or can be prepared for any festive occasion. It can also be enjoyed as an after meal dessert. Choice is yours. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this healthy summer treat. 

• 2 cups yoghurt
• 1 Red Dragon Fruit, pureed
• 2-3 tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. chopped pistachios
• few chopped Dragon fruit cubes
• a sprig of mint

          Pour the yoghurt in a cheese cloth and place on a strainer. Keep this on a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. The thick hung yoghurt is used for the recipe.  

          Transfer the Dragon Fruit puree to a pan. Add sugar and simmer on a low flame till all the moisture has evaporated. Keep aside to cool. 

         In a bowl, take the hung yoghurt, reduced Dragon Fruit and cardamom powder, Whisk well till smooth and refrigerate till serving time.

         Garnish with cubed Dragon fruit chopped pistachios and mint. Relish as an after meal dessert or anytime you desire.

  

Pour the yoghurt in a cheese cloth & place on a strainer. Keep this on a bowl in the refrigerator overnight. The thick hung yoghurt is used for the recipe.  

                Transfer the hung yoghurt into a mixing bowl & keep aside. 

Transfer the Dragon Fruit puree to a pan along. Add sugar & simmer on a low flame till all the moisture has evaporated. Keep aside to cool. 

To the hung yoghurt, add the reduced Dragon Fruit & cardamom powder.

              Whisk well till smooth & refrigerate till serving time.

        Garnish with cubed Dragon fruit chopped pistachios & mint. 

          Relish as an after meal dessert or anytime you desire.