Shrikhand

Shrikhand is a very popular yogurt based dessert from the Western states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Flavored with Indian spices and seasonal fruits, it is very delectable after any meal. Back home, fresh curd is hung in a clean cloth to get a thick creamy yogurt. But, now we have such thick yogurt available in store called greek yogurt. Greek yogurt has lots of  protein and lots of probiotics which are good for our gut microbiome too.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

7 oz	2% Plain Greek Yogurt
¼ cup A pinch 1 tsp ¼ tsp 1tbsp 1 tbsp  Fruits	Sugar ( can replace with honey, stevia) Saffron strands Warm milk or warm water Cardamom powder Sliced almonds Chopped pistachios Ripe mango, pineapple, strawberries chopped Optional

Directions:

• In a small bowl add the saffron strands, warm milk. Whisk and set aside for few minutes
• In a mixing bowl, add the yogurt, sugar, saffron soaked milk, cardamom powder and whisk gently till everything is incorporated
• Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with slivered almonds, pistachios
• Serve Plain or top with chopped fruits.