Bethica's Kitchen Flavours: Blueberry Shrikhand

Shrikhand is a 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 plain version. However, you can make it a bit healthy and appetizing by adding any fruit of your choice.

So, check out my version of this yummy Blueberry Shrikhand, where I used some low fat yoghurt. This fruit based dessert is an ideal party recipe or can be prepared for any festive occasion. Garnish with chopped nuts, saffron and dry rose petals and enjoy. Do check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this chilled fusion treat.

400 gms. low fat yoghurt
1 cup blueberries
1 tsp. ghee
2-3 tbsp. sugar or to taste
pinch of salt
1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
1 tsp. rose water
pinch of saffron
few blueberries, chopped nuts & dry rose petals to garnish

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.

Blend the blueberries and pass through a sieve. Heat ghee in a pan and simmer the paste along with a pinch of salt till all the moisture has evaporated. Keep aside to cool.

In a bowl, take the hung yoghurt, reduced blueberry, sugar to taste, cardamom powder, saffron and rose water. Whisk well till smooth and refrigerate till serving time.

Spoon into individual bowls. Garnish with blueberries, chopped nuts and dry rose petals. Relish as an after meal dessert or anytime you desire.