Elaichi/ Cardamom Shrikhand

The only way my mom could make me eat my veggies (spanking of course was another option) was by tempting me with some shrikhand on the side. There was even a time when I would much rather have those small Amul shrikhand cups instead of ice-cream cups. Yes, I was that crazy about it. Now, it has become an occasional indulgence and Holi was a perfect excuse to make some. 



Elaichi Shrikhand
Ingredients:
1kg whole milk yogurt
1 1/4cup super-fine sugar
6 cardamoms, seeds removed and crushed
few saffron threads
chopped pistachio nuts

Method:
Place a large strainer over a bowl (ensure that there is a gap between the bottom of the strainer and the bowl) and line it with a double layer of cheesecloth. 
Spoon the curd onto the cheesecloth and tie the ends together to cover. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for at least 12hrs( I sometimes keep it for a day). 
Discard the whey that collects in the bowl a couple of times. 
You will be left with smooth and thick curd cheese. Transfer it into a food processor. Add the sugar and crushed cardamom seeds. Pulse till well bended. 
Do not over mix or it will become runny. You are looking for thick and creamy consistency.
Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate for at least a couple of hours. 
Garnish with chopped pistachios and saffron threads and serve with hot puris or chappatis.

Thank you so much Akal for sharing the 'Super Duper Chef Award' with us. This is a real honour. Feels great to be called a ' Super Chef ' :).



I would like to share this with all my fellow foodies who are truly awesome chefs. 

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Sending this to 'Holi Hai' event hosted by Purva.

39 comments:

  1. that looks yummy..lovely picture..

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  2. shrikhand looks rich and inviting..yumm
    I've indulged so much on shrikhand-puris during my school days...never to get bored of that combi :)
    Congratulations for the award! Have a great weekend.
    enjoy!
    TC

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  3. shrikhand looks very delicious poornima.

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  4. Awesome..Anyone would die for this yum sweet dish..Curd would taste superb after so many strain's..nice click..:)

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  5. Nice pic poornima..Looking lovely..

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  6. I make this and its always a hit with the inlaws and the pistachios just give it that lovely green color set in white...........its a coincidence ive just set 1 litre curd today....I have two tiffins from neighbors that I need to refill and send so i thought hey why not make shrikhand...........

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  7. Wow eliachi shrikhand.....my mouth is watering dear.
    Thank you for this sweet entry for the event.
    Congrats for the award

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  8. WOow am justdrooling over the shrikhand...yea poornima u can use dessicated coconuts to for coconut peanut podi...thanks for ur comments:)

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  9. Shrikand looks yummy. Nice click. Congrats on your award.

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  10. Shrikand and puris...the best combination..Love ur simple recipes..

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  11. looks great... I don;t care much for it... but this is tempting.

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  12. Lovely dessert Poorima. Have a great weekend! :)

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  13. Thats such a tempting Shrikhand....can imagine how it will taste with elaichi..the click is superb with those pista topping.

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  14. This looks awesomely delicious. Great photo. Congrats on your award!! I love the idea of the cardamom and saffron in here!

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  15. Wow Poornima, the shrikhand looks creamy and perfect, I used to love these too but haven't had them in a long while now !

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  16. Oh that looks so creamy & luscious... no wonder you ate your veggies to get a spoonful of this.

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  17. Wow looks too good. A must try recipe..thanks for sharing it here...

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  18. Shirkhand looks absolutely scrumptious and inviting...i am all for it.

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  19. looks yummy ..and congrats on ur award:) happy cooking

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  20. wow........It looks creamy and rich. A wonderful and easy recipe to try....Congrats on getting the award........Keep going

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  21. easy, rich dessert to satiate our sweet cravings.. very nice picture.. tempting enuf.

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  22. that looks absolutely divine; no way to diets with a photo like this in front of me! yummm!

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  23. nice pic!! perfect dessert for anyday!!

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  24. looks yummy n very less ingredients..nice pic too!!

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  25. Hi Poornima
    I came by from food buzz to be greeted by one of my favs....shrikhand!! Looks Lovely. What a wonderful place u have here!

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  26. lovely dessert. Looks mouth-watering.

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  27. The snap makes me wanna lick that bowl clean:)

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  28. Poornima, this looks lovely! I love the idea of the chopped pistachios on top. Looks rich and smooth. Love it!

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  29. Hi Poornima,
    Glad to hear you would like to host an edition of T&T. How does September look? Please get back to me, so I can update the list.

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  30. that looks soo beautiful .. I love shrikhand too .. lovely click

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  31. Lovely shrikand poornima,bookmarked the recipe,my kids loves shrikand,i buy amul shrikand,will try ur recipe

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  32. WOW...that shrikhand sure looks tempting Poornima. I love anything yogurt, & this looks YUM!!

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  33. have bookmarked the recipe,nice post for the event poornima:)

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  34. Looks yummy..I came to know about shrikand few month s ago from my gujju friends.. tasted really good..

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