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Sweet Yogurt With Saffron Recipe
(shrikand)
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RECIPES OF INDIA
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This Gujarati favorite is always served with
deep-fried bread (puri). As it is so rich and substantial, one may prefer it simply on its
own. For variation, the saffron may be omitted and about 125 ml concentrated mango pulp
added for different flavor.
Ingredients |
| 1 1/2 liters |
Plain yogurt |
| 125 g |
Superfine (castor) or
confectioners' (icing) sugar |
| 1 tbsp |
Skinned pistacho nuts, chopped |
| 2 tsp |
Chironji nuts, hazel nuts or almond,chopped |
| 1/2 tsp |
Cardamom powder |
| - |
Pinch of saffron threads, soak in a little hot milk |
Method :
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Put yogurt into large sieve or colander lined
with wet cheesecloth and allow to drain fro 6 - 8 hours, until it is firm.
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Sprinkle the drained yogurt with sugar, stirring
to dissolve it, then push the mixture through a fine sieve to obtain a silken smooth
texture.
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Add half the pistachos, chironji nuts, cardamom
and saffron.
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Mix and chill before serving, garnished with the
remaining pistachos. Additional saffron can be used for garnishing if desired.
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Tip:
If the sweet yogurt and saffron is made a day in advance an refrigerated, the flavor
of the saffron and cardamom will be much stronger. |
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