Mango shrikhand

Ingredients (measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)

curd or yogurt made from half a litre of milk - approx 3 to 3.5 cups

2 mangoes/aam, chopped

4-5 cardamom/hari elaichi/choti elaichi crushed

a pinch of saffron strands/kesar

½ cup sugar or as required

how to make the recipe:

hung the curd in a muslin, cheese cloth or kitchen napkin for 3-4 hours.

puree the mangoes.

add the thick hung curd to the blender along with crushed cardamom, saffron and sugar.

blend till smooth

pour shrikhand in individual serving bowls.

chill and serve the amrakhand with some pooris or just have it plain.

notes

1. you can make any other shrikhand in a similar way.

2. even dry fruits of your choice can be added to this shrikhand.

3. you can also use tinned mangoes or mango pulp.