Shrikhand

Ingredients:

Thick yogurt(curd) - 4 Cup (1 kg)

Fine Sugar - 1 Cup or to taste

Cardamom powder - 1/4 Tsp

Saffron(Kesar) - 6 strands

Milk- 1 Tbsp

Almonds or any nuts - 1 Tbsp

Method:

1) Put curd in a muslin cloth, tie and hang it for 2 hrs. 

2) Put saffron strands in milk and keep aside. 

3) After 2 hrs take few paper towels and rub on tied yogurt to absorb any remaining water.

4) Open the muslin cloth and transfer curd in a bowl. Add sugar and mix well. 

5) Strain this mixture to remove any lumps using a medium fine strainer, preferably of steel. You can also use Puran-Crusher.

6) Add cardamom powder, saffron milk and mix well. 

7) Refrigerate for 1 hr, decorate with your favorite nuts and serve. 

Shrikhand