Kesar Elaichi Shrikhand
Indian Indian - Desserts and Sweets

Kesar Elaichi Shrikhand

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups full-fat yogurt
  • • 1/2 cup icing sugar
  • • 8 saffron threads, soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk
  • • 1/4 tsp green cardamom powder
  • • 2 tbsp pistachios, slivered
  • • 1 tbsp almonds, finely chopped

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Tie the yogurt in a muslin cloth and hang it for 4-6 hours until all the whey drains and you have thick hung curd.

2
Phase 2

Soak the saffron threads in warm milk for 10 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Beat the hung curd and icing sugar in a bowl until completely smooth and creamy.

4
Phase 4

Fold in the cardamom powder and saffron milk.

5
Phase 5

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and serve cold topped with pistachios and almonds.