Mango Shrikhand Recipe (Amrakhand)
Mango Shrikhand (Amrakhand) is a popular Indian dessert recipe made using yogurt and mango puree. It is a delicious and refreshing variation of the classic shrikhand. Here is how to make it.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound plain yogurt (dahi, curd) 500 g, or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup mango puree homemade or canned
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 pinch saffron strands
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Make Hung Yogurt
- Keep a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl and line the strainer with a muslin cloth.
- Transfer yogurt to the strainer, gather the cloth's corners, and tie it into a bundle.
- Tip - Keep a heavy object (like a stone mortar on top of a wooden round plate) over the yogurt. It will make the dripping process quicker.
- Keep the bowl in the refrigerator for 12-18 hours. If using Greek yogurt, you can reduce the time to 6-7 hours.
- The liquid will drip from the yogurt making it thick and creamy. The thick yogurt that is collected now is called CHAKKA.
- Discard the liquid or drink it.
Make Mango Shrikhand
- Transfer the thickened yogurt to a medium mixing bowl and whisk well until smooth and creamy.
- Add mango puree, cardamom, saffron strands, and sugar to the bowl and mix well until combined.
- Check for sugar and add more if needed.
- Refrigerate the mango shrikhand for a few hours. Garnish with slivered dry fruits and nuts. Serve chilled.
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Notes
Use plain, unflavored, full-fat yogurt and not low-fat or fat-free. Try using Indian yogurt brands for the best flavor.
Greek yogurt is a great alternative as it is quite thick already and has very little liquid. You have to hang it for very little time.
Never use a blender to mix the yogurt with mango puree. It will make the consistency of the shrikhand very thin. Always use a wire whisk to mix everything.
DO NOT use confectioners' sugar, sometimes labeled as powdered sugar. It has added cornstarch that can change the texture and taste of the final dish. You can use packaged powdered sugar or grind some sugar in a grinder.
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg
