It’s not been a single afternoon this summer when I have not made any of the coolers or chilled, creamy desserts to accompany our lunches. Today, without an exception, I had to make Piyush!
About the recipe
Piyush is a luscious, creamy beverage made with shrikhand which happens to be quite famous in Maharashtrian and Gujarati cuisine. Shrikhand (a thick yoghurt dessert) when mixed with buttermilk and blended with spices, creates a unique taste that imbibes a particular flavor to this drink.
Is it same as Lassi?
Although very similar to the Punjabi beverage Punjabi Lassi, it is thicker, sweeter as compared to Lassi.
Serving Suggestions
Piyush is a wonderful example of a dessert made from another dessert dish. This thick luscious lassi is a wonderful coolant in summer but, is also perfect after a spicy meal such as Fish Dum Biryani or Egg Butter Masala.
I have served Piyush often during the dessert rounds for get-togethers and parties. Some of my guests like this delight so much that instantly asked for its recipe.
I had to share this interesting recipe with my Whisk Affair Community as well! Here you go, read the recipe, and make it this weekend.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Srikhand
- 2 cups Buttermilk
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 tsp Cardamom powder
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg Powder
- 10-15 strands Saffron (Soaked in 2 tbsp milk)
- Almond and pistachio slivers for garnishing
- Add powdered sugar if required according to your taste
Instructions
- Mix shrikhand and butter milk and milk in a bowl and whisk well to make a lump free mixture.
- Add sugar, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and saffron soaked in milk and mix well.
- Pour piyush in serving glasses.
- Garnish with almond and pistachio slivers.
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Piyush
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 191mg8%
Potassium 445mg13%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 424IU8%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 341mg34%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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