{"id":"recipe_15e2015c25","slug":"shrikhand","title":"Shrikhand","description":"A luscious and creamy traditional Indian dessert made from strained yogurt, elegantly flavored with cardamom and saffron, and garnished with crunchy slivered nuts.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":370,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 kg plain whole milk yogurt","name":"Yogurt","quantity":1,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":2.2,"usUnit":"lb","form":"whole milk","notes":"plain","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"200g powdered sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"powdered","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 tsp cardamom powder","name":"Cardamom","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"freshly ground preferred","group":"flavoring","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 pinch saffron strands","name":"Saffron","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"strands","notes":"","group":"flavoring","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 tbsp warm milk","name":"Milk","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"warm","notes":"to soak saffron","group":"flavoring","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tbsp slivered pistachios","name":"Pistachio","quantity":8,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"slivered","notes":"","group":"garnish","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tbsp slivered almonds","name":"Almonds","quantity":8,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"slivered","notes":"","group":"garnish","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place a muslin or cheesecloth over a deep bowl. Pour the yogurt into the cloth, tie it tightly, and hang it to drain for 4-6 hours (or overnight in the refrigerator) until all the whey has dripped out and you are left with a thick mass (Chakka).","group":"Preparation","title":"Place a muslin or cheesecloth","timerMinutes":360,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a small bowl, soak the saffron strands in 2 tbsp (30 ml) of warm milk and set aside for 15 minutes to release its color and aroma.","group":"Flavoring","title":"Soak the saffron strands","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Transfer the thick hung curd to a mixing bowl. Using a whisk or a spatula, beat the curd until it is smooth and creamy.","group":"Mixing","title":"Transfer the thick hung curd","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the powdered sugar to the curd and whisk again until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is airy.","group":"Mixing","title":"Add the powdered sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Fold in the saffron-infused milk and cardamom powder. Mix well to ensure an even golden color.","group":"Flavoring","title":"Fold in the saffron-infused milk and cardamom powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Garnish with slivered pistachios and almonds. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving cold.","group":"Garnish","title":"Garnish with slivered pistachios and almonds","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Garnish"}],"notes":"For the best texture, ensure the yogurt is strained until it reaches a thick, dough-like consistency known as 'Chakka'. You can adjust the sugar according to the sourness of the yogurt.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Maharashtrian","Gujarati"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["muslin cloth","mixing bowl","whisk"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk","tree_nuts"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":500,"unit":"g","note":"approximate weight after straining"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The yogurt can be strained up to 24 hours in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_15e2015c25%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ae4bf9c5-c1e0-4042-9d09-2f5882c37a0f","imageAlt":"Shrikhand — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["sweet","yogurt","indian sweet","saffron","cardamom","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Shrikhand","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:39:38.111Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:39:38.111Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_c7386513c8","slug":"meethi-lassi","title":"Meethi Lassi","description":"A refreshing and creamy traditional Indian yogurt drink sweetened with sugar and delicately flavored with green cardamom.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Punjabi"]},"course":["dessert","side"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_c7386513c8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1dba5e4c-1975-4b21-b98b-9b2c36dcca33","imageAlt":"Meethi Lassi — recipe cover","tags":["lassi","yogurt-drink","sweet","refreshing","indian-beverage","punjabi","cardamom"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_3ab4587e11","slug":"mysore-pak","title":"Mysore Pak","description":"A classic South Indian delicacy, this Mysore Pak is a rich, buttery, and porous sweet made with gram flour, sugar, and plenty of ghee.","serves":12,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"hard","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_3ab4587e11%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b99a4e0d-f2c2-41e5-80b4-1f33ee6f963f","imageAlt":"Mysore Pak — recipe cover","tags":["traditional","festive","sweet","buttery","south indian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":8},{"id":"recipe_c015d6c046","slug":"gajar-ka-halwa","title":"Gajar Ka Halwa","description":"A classic North Indian carrot pudding, slow-cooked to perfection with milk, ghee, and sugar, flavored with cardamom and garnished with crunchy nuts.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":45,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_c015d6c046%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f95a3989-1fbd-40c5-bfe0-ca1df73a6576","imageAlt":"Gajar Ka Halwa — recipe cover","tags":["sweet","carrot","halwa","indian dessert","winter recipe"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":6}]}