Mixed Fruit Shrikhand

 

           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 chopped mixed fruits 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 rose water, cardamom powder and saffron. 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. 

• 400 gms. yoghurt
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• pinch of saffron soaked in 1 tsp. rose water for 2-3 hours
• 1 cup mixed fruits, finely chopped (Mango, Dragon Fruit, Musk Melon, Nectarine, Guava, Pear)
• 1/3 cup puree of all the mixed fruits
• chopped nuts, dry rose petals & saffron to garnish
• small scoops of fruits to garnish
• Few sprigs of mint 

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

           Transfer the hung yoghurt to a mixing bowl. Add the sugar, cardamom powder, fruits puree. Give it a mix.

           Add the finely chopped fruits and saffron-rose water. Gently fold them in.

          Garnish with small scoops of fruits, chopped nuts, dry rose petals, mint and saffron.

           Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Then enjoy this tempting, healthy and refreshing chilled dessert.

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

                      Transfer the hung yoghurt to a mixing bowl. 

 Add the sugar, cardamom powder & fruits puree. Give it a mix.

      Add the finely chopped fruits & saffron-rose water. Gently fold them in.

Garnish with small scoops of fruits, chopped nuts, dry rose petals, mint & saffron.

          Chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Then enjoy this tempting, healthy & 

          refreshing chilled dessert.

Fruity Poha Delight

          Here is a nice healthy way to start your day. Enjoy this easy and simple to assemble - 'Fruity Poha Delight' first thing in the morning for some energy boost. It will also give you a much needed relief in checking your waistline. You can choose any of your favorite fruit to go with the brown poha and yoghurt mix. 

          The addition of a pinch of salt, cardamom powder and kewra water gives a balance and a lingering aroma to the end product. You can also serve this amazing concoction as an after meal dessert or as and when you desire.

• 1/2 cup poha / flattened rice
• 1 cup yoghurt
• pinch of salt
• 2-3 tbsp. sugar or to taste
• 1 tsp. kewra water
• pinch of cardamom powder
• 1 peach, chopped
• 1 plum chopped
• 1/2 cup strawberries, chopped
• 1/4 cup pomegranate pearls

          Wash the poha well (I used brown poha) and then soak it in water for 15 minutes or till it turns soft. Drain and add in the yoghurt and all other ingredients (except the fruits)

          Now take a glass and pour in 2-3 tbsp. of the the poha-yoghurt mix. Then arrange a layer of some of the chopped peach (or any other fruit of your choice).

          Layer few spoonful of the poha mix over it and again a layer of a different fruit and so on till you reach the top. 

           Garnish with some pomegranate pearls and relish as and when desired. Bon Appetit!!