Shrikhand

Ingredients

• 6 cups plain yogurt (Dahi)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp powdered saffron or 5-6 saffron strands
• 2-4 tblsp of crushed pistachio nuts
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (Jaiphal)
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (Velchi/elaichi)

Method

1. Hang the yogurt in two layers of cheesecloth over a bowl to catch the drippings. Allow it to drain overnight, or at least for 5 hours.
2. Scrape the drained yogurt into a bowl. It should be thick and half the original volume.
3. Add the powdered sugar and saffron to the yogurt. Beat with a whisk. (If you are using saffron strands, soak them in little water before adding to the drained yogurt.)
4. Flavour the shrikhand with crushed pistachio nuts, nutmeg and cardamom.