Piyush Recipe
Piyush is a popular summer beverage made using shrikhand as its base. This Gujarati or Maharashtrian drink is creamy, luscious, and ideal to serve during festivals or special occasions.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup chilled kesar elaichi srikhand
- 1 cup chilled buttermilk (plain chaas) mix ¼ cup plain yogurt with ¾ water if chaas is not available.
- 1 cup chilled whole milk (full-fat milk)
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6-8 strands saffron soaked in 1 tablespoon milk
- almond and pistachio slivers for garnishing
Instructions
- Add shrikhand, buttermilk, and milk to a blender.
- Add cardamom, nutmeg, and saffron and blend until everything comes together.
- Check for sugar and add if needed. Blend until combined.
- Pour piyush into serving glasses. Garnish with almond and pistachio slivers and serve chilled.
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Notes
You can prepare piyush and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2 days. Stir it well before drinking.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 0.3mg
