Gujarati Sweet Shrikhanda with Saffron and Cardamom
A luscious, chilled yogurt dessert infused with saffron and cardamom, sweetened to delicate perfection. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers hung yogurt (thick strained yogurt), powdered sugar, saffron strands into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups hung yogurt (thick strained yogurt)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 10 saffron strands
- 2 tbsp warm milk
- 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
- 2 tbsp chopped almonds
- 1 tsp rose water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Soak 10 saffron strands in 2 tbsp warm milk for 15 minutes to release color and aroma.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk 2 cups hung yogurt with 3/4 cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Step 3: Stir in the saffron-infused milk, 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder, and 1 tsp rose water, mixing thoroughly to combine flavors.
- Step 4: Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set and develop coolness.
- Step 5: Before serving, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped pistachios and 2 tbsp chopped almonds for a crunchy contrast.
