Strawberry Rose Shrikhand (Hung Yoghurt based Dessert - Maharashtrian Style)

 

          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 typically flavored with saffron and cardamom powder for the original version. 

          However, I gave a healthy twist by adding some strawberry and fresh rose petals puree and it turned out real yummy. I also used low fat yoghurt for the recipe and flavored it with rose water and cardamom powder. This fruit based dessert is an ideal party recipe or can be prepared for any festive occasion. Enjoy it chilled as an after meal dessert or with poori. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this summer treat. 

• 2 cups yoghurt (I used low fat)
• 7-8 strawberries, sliced
• petals of 5-6 small red roses
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. rose water
• 1 tsp. chopped pistachios, almonds & 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 strawberries and the rose petals into a smooth puree. 

          Transfer the puree to a pan. Add the sugar & simmer on a low flame till it is reduced and slightly thick. Keep aside to cool. 

          In a bowl, whisk together hung yoghurt and the reduced strawberry-rose mix. Pass it through a sieve to remove any granules. 

          Add the rose water and cardamom powder. Give it a mix. Chill till serving time. 

         Enjoy garnished with chopped pistachios, almonds, rose petals and a sprig of mint.

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. 

   Blend the strawberries & the rose petals into a smooth puree. 

Transfer the puree to a pan. Add the sugar & simmer on a low flame till it is reduced & slightly thick. Keep aside to cool. 

In a bowl, whisk together hung yoghurt & the reduced strawberry-rose mix.

                     Pass it through a sieve to remove any granules. 

Add the rose water & cardamom powder. Give it a mix. Chill till serving time. 

Enjoy garnished with chopped pistachios, almonds, rose petals & a sprig of mint.

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.

 

                                Simmer the blueberry puree till 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.

 

                                 Garnish with blueberries, chopped nuts and dry rose petals. 

                                 Relish as an after meal dessert or anytime you desire.

Black Grapes Shrikhand

          Make your everyday dessert a bit healthy and appetizing by adding any fruit of your choice. So try my version of a yummy Black Grapes Shrikhand, which is very easy and simple to prepare. They can be made in a jiffy and is best enjoyed chilled, garnished with chopped nuts. 

          This fruit based dessert is ideal for a kitty party or kids party. It will be a sure hit and kids especially will enjoy this visually appealing dessert. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this fusion treat.

• Hung yoghurt made from 2 cups yoghurt
• 2 cups black grapes
• 3 tbsp. sugar or to taste
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. kewra water
• chopped nuts, saffron & dry rose petals to garnish

          Blend the grapes and simmer along with sugar till all the moisture has evaporated. Keep aside to cool. 

          Mix it along with the hung yoghurt and pass through a sieve for a smooth texture. 

          Add the cardamom powder and kewra water. Combine well and refrigerate for some time.

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

Blend the grapes into a puree.

                       Simmer with sugar till moisture has evaporated. Keep aside to cool. 

                                             Mix it along with the hung yoghurt.

                                            Pass through a sieve for a smooth texture.  

                        Add cardamom powder & kewra water. Mix well & refrigerate.
               

                  Spoon into individual bowls. Garnish with chopped pistachios, almonds, raisins,
                  saffron & rose petals. Relish as an after meal dessert or anytime you desire.

Cranberry Shrikhand

          Make your everyday dessert a bit healthy and appetizing by adding any fruit of your choice. So try my version of a yummy Cranberry Shrikhand, which is very easy and simple to prepare. They can be made in a jiffy and is best served chilled, garnished with chopped nuts. This sort of fruit based dessert is ideal for any party by trying out with various fruits of your choice each time. 

• Hung yoghurt made from 400 gms. yoghurt
• 1/2 cup cranberry puree
• sugar to taste
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. rose water
• 1 tsp. chopped pistachio to garnish
• 1/2 tsp. melon seeds to garnish

          Mix together all the ingredients (except the garnishing). Pass through a sieve for a smooth texture. Refrigerate for some time. 

          Spoon into individual bowls. Garnish with chopped pistachio and melon seeds. Relish as an after meal dessert or anytime you desire.