Mango Shrikhand Recipe - Amrakhand

 I have tasted shrikhand few times along with North Indian thali in some restaurants. Shrikhand is nothing but flavored yogurt and Amrakhand/ Aam shrikhand  is mango flavored thick yogurt, prepared usually during mango season.  In north it is usually served as a dessert along with thali or meals. As mango season is still on it's go i am into for more mango recipes.

I prepared these amrakhand for weekend brunch and we enjoyed it to the core after a heavy meal. The flavor of saffron and cardamon blends with our tropical mangoes when served chilled.

Mango Shrikhand Recipe - Ingredients:
Preparation time: 1 1/2 hr | Recipe cuisine: Indian | Category: Dessert

Mango pulp - 3/4 cup
Yogurt (thick curd) - 1.5 cups
Powdered sugar - 3 tbsp
Saffron - few strands
Cardamon -  a pinch
Chopped nuts - any nuts to garnish( i used almonds & pistachios)

Method:
1. Hung the curd in a muslin cloth for 1 -2 hr until all the water is drained completely. ( if using set curd (store bought thick curd) it's enough you hung for 30 mins). Whisk the curd and keep aside

 

2. Blend the mangoes to a smooth puree.  Add the mango pulp to the curd along with sugar, cardamon powder, and chopped nuts. (reserve few to garnish)

 

3. Whisk well to smooth and finally add the saffron strands.

 

Garnish with chopped pistachios. Chill and serve.

My Notes:

• Adjust the sugar according to the sweetness of mangoes. I used alphonsa mangoes.
• Keeps well refrigerated up to 2 days. 

Linking this recipe to Favorite recipes of full scoops, event of Swathi