Shrikhand is a delicious yogurt based Indian traditional dessert originated in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is one of the simplest, easiest and relatively healthier, no-fail dessert recipe. Shrikhand / Shikhand / Shreekhand can me made in many different flavors. I have mango, kesar, and dry fruits shrikhand recipes on my blog here and here. This time, I tried the blueberry pistachio version, giving the dessert a slightly modern twist.
The preparation time is less than 15 minutes. The yogurt needs to be hung overnight or for a 4-6 hours at least for best results. Traditionally eaten with Puri (puffed Indian bread) bhaaji, the recipe for which can be found here, it goes well with anything or by itself as well. This dessert is vegetarian and egg-less.
Happy Janmashtami! Janmashtami is a big Indian festival – a celebration of the birth of beloved Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna’s favorite food was butter, milk, and things made of milk. Hence sharing a recipe of yogurt based dessert on his birthday 🙂
Blueberry Pistachio Shrikhand
Shrikhand is a delicious yogurt based Indian traditional dessert originated in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is one of the simplest, easiest and relatively healthier, no-fail dessert recipe. Shrikhand / Shikhand can me made in many different flavors. I have mango and dry fruits shrikhand recipes on my blog here. This time, I tried the blueberry pistachio version, giving the dessert a slightly modern twist.
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Ingredients
- 32 ounce Yogurt
- 2 cups Organic blueberries
- ¼ - ½ cup Pistachios, shelled and chopped
- ½ - 1 cup Sugar (per taste)
Instructions
- Tie Yogurt in a cheese cloth so that the excess water is drained. Though I kept it over night, 4 hours should suffice.
- Take about 12-15 blueberries and make a puree out of it.
- Powder the sugar in a coffee grinder.
- Transfer the yogurt into a container. The texture and consistency would be like whipped butter. Add powdered sugar and blueberry puree. Mix. Add the fresh blueberries, keeping some aside for garnishing. Add chopped pistachios, leaving some for garnishing. Mix well and refrigerate it for a couple of hours.Garnish it with pistachios, and blueberries before serving.
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Serve chilled with Puri-bhaji or any other meal. Typically this dessert is eaten along with the meal, instead of at the end. But hey, there are no rules – you can eat the dessert anytime and any way you want 🙂
Enjoy!
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