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Easy Mango Shrikhand (Amrakhand)

Print recipe: Easy Mango Shrikhand (Amrakhand)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: India
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

  • 375g  natural yogurt
  • 100ml  mango pulp (Aprox)
  • 3 tablespoons  powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lukewarm milk for soaking saffron
  • 8-10 saffron threads
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • Pistachios and almonds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Place a thin cloth over a sieve. Add the yogurt, gather the cloth, and tie a knot. Put a plate on top and let it sit for approximately 4 hours to allow all the water to drain.
  2. Soak the saffron strands in warm milk.
  3. Remove the seeds from 4-5 green cardamoms from the pod and grind them into a powder using a mortar and pestle.
  4. Peel the mango and cut it into large pieces. Crush them and strain the pulp through the sieve to remove the fiber. Reserve it for later.
  5. After draining the yogurt well, whisk it thoroughly with a metal whisk until a creamy texture is achieved.
  6. Add the powdered sugar, the saffron-infused milk, and the cardamom powder. Mix again.
  7. Now, gradually add the mango pulp and mix. Be careful not to exceed the amount of mango to avoid compromising the creaminess of the mixture. So, this step should be done with care.
  8. Present the mixture in small clay bowls or small glasses. Refrigerate and serve chilled as a dessert.
  9. Prinkle finely chopped pistachios and almonds on top before serving (Optional).

Notes

  • For the traditional recipe, natural yogurt is used, and it is left hanging in a cloth for several hours. If you don't have much time, Greek yogurt works perfectly, and you don't have to strain it, saving time. However, I suggest straining the Greek yogurt for half an hour for better results.
  • Powdered sugar or icing sugar works well for this recipe instead of granulated sugar. The amount may vary depending on the sweetness of the mango you are using.
  • Although it may seem like a simple yogurt with mango recipe, what makes it special is a good quality, ripe mango from the season.
  • For this recipe, the mango is crushed to obtain a smooth pulp. In addition to crushing it, I like to strain the pulp to remove all the fiber. If you can't get a good mango, the other option is to buy canned mango pulp, which also turns out quite tasty. You can buy it here.