Shrikhand

Ingredients:

1) 1 (18 ounce) container plain yogurt
2) 1/2 cup granulated sugar
3) 1 tsp rose water (optional)
4) 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
5) Few threads of saffron
6) 4 teaspoons finely chopped green pistachios

How To Make Chakka :

• Yogurt transferred to another vessel through a clean, wet muslin cloth.
• The muslin cloth containing the curd is formed in to a bag and hung on a stand to facilitate draining of whey. To achieve the faster expulsion of whey, gentle pressure may be applied. The whey is collected separately in another container.
• A semi solid mass is obtained after the complete expulsion of whey. This is called as chakka and this is used as an ingredient in the production of shrikhand.
• The weight of the chakka is measured and is transferred to mixer or blender.

How To Make Shrikhand:

• Mix all ingredients except pistachios.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hours.
• Stir; spoon into dessert dishes.
• Sprinkle shrikhand with pistachios.
• And serve it with Puri.!