We've always associated homemade Shrikhand with a sizzling hot summer, so naturally, it is made every year! This easy instant shrikhand recipe makes a creamy sweet shrikhand with greek yogurt and whipped cream without straining the yogurt. We like to use any leftover Shrikhand in our Piyush drink.

HOMEMADE INSTANT SHRIKHAND WITH CREAM

What is Shrikhand

Shrikhand is a summer Indian dessert recipe. It originates from Gujarati and Maharashtrian cuisine and is made of a melodic blend of ingredients.

Traditionally, it is made purely of yogurt that is strained to make the creamy dessert. Aromatic flavours of saffron, pistachios and cardamom finish it off.

It is traditionally made from hung or strained yogurt and then flavoured with saffron and nuts. It can be served in an Indian thali consisting of a curry, a bread such as puri or chapatti.

Shrikhand is served during the summer, and especially during the Indian festival of Rakhi/Raksha Bandhan which celebrates the bond of a brother and sister. It can also be served in a wedding thali.

Some curries/dishes that pair well with Shrikhand:

• Aloo Matar (simple and easy curry of potato and pea without onion and garlic)
• Aloo Gobi (simple Cauliflower and Potato Curry without onion and garlic)
• Gujarati Kadhi - leftover water from making the shrikhand can be used in making this kadhi
• Patra (steamed Colocasia leaves) 
• Kala Chana - (black chickpea curry)

Also, see our 12 No onion and garlic recipes

Can I use greek yogurt to make Shrikhand?

We never wanted to make Shrikhand traditionally if it could be helped, so every year, we would experiment with different yogurts to find the perfect blend.

Some yogurts made the dessert too sour, but we finally landed on FULL FAT Greek yogurt.

Greek yogurt is naturally so thick that there is no need for the yogurt to be strained. It's kind of like using a cheat sheet for exams.

Once tried and tested, I knew it would be the perfect yogurt to use.

Since then, I can make a mean Shrikhand in less than five minutes and kid people into believing that I'd slaved over it all night long 😉

Tip: 

for those who can not get hold of Greek yogurt, it is much more effective and time-efficient to spread out the plain yogurt on a kitchen towel or clean cloth between a load of newspapers and then strain.

Add a heavyweight (maybe a couple of cookbooks) and the yogurt will strain much quicker than hanging it for hours.

Homemade Instant Shrikhand with Cream

✅ no compromise on tastes, it just likes a traditional one 

✅ saves lots of time

✅ so delicious and irresistible

✅ fresh and inexpensive 

✅ this recipe is a keeper

Whipped cream in Shrikhand

We like to first whip double dream when making shrikhand as it makes it extra creamy, light and fluffy.

What goes in Shrikhand?

• Greek Yogurt - full fat works so well. 
• Double cream or any other whipped cream. 
• Caster Sugar -  very fine white regular sugar works well too. You may use other artificial sweeteners if you like.  If you don't have any of these, powder normal sugar and use it. 
• Saffron threads 
• Nuts (We did use almond and pistachio) 
• Cardamom powder helps to digest the rich food also lends delicate and delicious flavours

How to make homemade Shrikhand with Greek Yogurt step by step 

Shrikhand Video

Variations:

We like to experiment with shrikhand flavours, and one of our favourites is Saffron and Mango Shrikhand which celebrates gorgeous exotic mango in its height of season.

Few drops of rose water or rose syrup lends beautiful and delicate flavours to this dish.

Sometimes we like to use Shrikhand in our other recipes such as
Eggless Nan Khatai and Shrikhand Cheesecake

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Dessert

Gujarati

Homemade Instant Shrikhand with Creamhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z75NQzzVzc8&t=15sMake irresistible, fresh and inexpensive homemade shrikhand in less than 15 minutes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z75NQzzVzc8&t=15s2020-04-17

Yield: 6-8 SERVINGS

Author: Hayley Dhanecha

Homemade Instant Shrikhand with Cream

This easy instant shrikhand recipe makes a creamy sweet shrikhand with greek yogurt and whipped cream without straining the yogurt.

Prep time: 15 MCook time: Total time: 15 M

Ingredients:

• 500ml full fat greek yogurt
• 200ml double cream chilled
• 150-170g sugar
• Pinch saffron threads
• 1/2 tsp. Cardamom powder
• 2-3 tbsp. slivered nuts
• Dried rose petals for garnishing

Instructions:

How to cook Homemade Instant Shrikhand with Cream

1. In a big bowl take cream and whip it till nice fluffy and thick.
2. Add yogurt and whip it again.
3. Now tip in the sugar and whip it till sugar dissolves. 
4. Add cardamom and saffron, mix well.
5. Sprinkle some nuts and chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes. 

Notes:

The shrikhand will get thicker if you leave it in the fridge for longer.

Calories
337.78

Fat (grams)
18.03

Sat. Fat (grams)
9.96

Carbs (grams)
32.58

Fiber (grams)
0.29

Net carbs
32.29

Sugar (grams)
31.90

Protein (grams)
8.96

Sodium (milligrams)
48.16

Cholesterol (grams)
48.40

The nutritional information provided is an approximation calculated by an online calculator. Please consult a professional dietitian for nutritional advice.

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Note:- This post was originally posted on 26th August 2010 but I have updated the post since with newer photos and content.