Sweet Gujarati Shrikhand with Cardamom and Saffron

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

A creamy, sweetened strained yogurt dessert flavored with cardamom and saffron, popular in Gujarati cuisine. This Indian recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs full-fat Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, cardamom powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 full-fat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• 10 saffron strands
• 2 tbsp warm milk
• 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
• 2 tbsp chopped almonds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Line a fine-mesh sieve with a clean muslin cloth and place it over a bowl. Spoon 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt into the cloth and let it drain in the refrigerator for 4 hours to remove whey and thicken.
2. Step 2: Soak 10 saffron strands in 2 tbsp warm milk for 10 minutes until the milk turns golden.
3. Step 3: Transfer the thickened yogurt to a mixing bowl and add 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp cardamom powder, and the saffron-infused milk. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
4. Step 4: Chill the shrikhand in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
5. Step 5: Garnish each serving with 2 tbsp chopped pistachios and 2 tbsp chopped almonds for a crunchy contrast.