How about: "Sumptuous Mango Shrikhand: A Refreshing Dessert Delight"
The Mango Shrikhand – one of the most typical South Asian mithai sweets – is no more than the strained yogurt known as dahi, ripe mango puree and exquisite spices such as cardamom and saffron. It is a very basic dish and it can be served cold as it is sweet and has a bit of a sour taste to the taste buds which makes it ideal for consumption during hot weather or any weather for that matter, but especially during summer season for instance. Due to it being fairly plain and mildly or with very slight seasoning, it has spread to be a staple across the whole of India from the Gujarat state. Mango Shrikhand is a deserts that is loved by large number of people due to its creaminess, natural mango flavor and color, which makes it possible to say that it is a perfect meal to serve guests or those who love chilled sweet during hot Summer days.
Ingredients
2 cups of hung curd (strained yogurt)
1 cup of ripe mango puree
1/2 cup of powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
A pinch of saffron strands (optional)
1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder
Chopped nuts for garnishing (like almonds, pistachios)
Method
Step 1
Firstly, preparing the hung curd I am going to start with hanging a curd at least for an hour or so. To keep the batter aerated and free of large bubbles, the formation of which is disfavored as it causes the cake to be heavy, use muslin cloth or paper towel and strain the batter into the basin using sieve over the cloth or the paper towel.
Step 2
Scoop the curd on the cloth and then drain it for a time of 4-5 hours or preferably leave the curd in the refrigerator for the entire night. This will assist in eliminating any softer feeling that might appear once you find your yogurt with extra moisture to end up with a thick creamy yogurt.
Step 3
Once the milk curd is well strained, then it can be decanted into another bowl and then ready to be mixed. Ladies and gentlemen, before starting add the mango puree, powdered sugar, cardamom powder and if necessary saffron strands.
Step 4
Mix all the ingredients together until they combine well and the dampness is good enough to mix. In order to get the best result that would please the appetite of all people who love sweet, it is advisable to taste the mixture and if the obtained taste is to sharp – sour, add more powdered sugar.
Step 5
It is then recommended to chill the shrikhand to anything between 1-2 hours before serving to form a kind of nougat from the mix. It should be set and served particularly hot and one has to garnish it with crushed nuts as this one has to be.
Notes
Yogurt Consistency: Ensure that the yogurt is perfect for a pour before you do the pouring and this can be done through good straining of the yogurt. The following is an essential procedure that can be employed to find out the right texture that needs to be attained in a finished dish.
Ripe Mangoes: It is advisable to select the ripe and sugary mangoes for preparing this particular dish in a way that the taste of fruits is revealed to the maximum. It should also be noted that the amount of mango puree can be adjusted for further sweetness/mango intensity, meaning that quantity can be increased or reduced with respect to preference.
Sweetness Level: This is more than you will need for the recipe, but don’t panic, you actually add it to the mixture before stirring. You ought hence to mix the two ingredients and place the mixture in the refrigerator to cool while at the same time testing the mixture to add the right amount of powdered sugar to get the desired texture. The next procedure depends of the sweetness of the mango – add sugar or honey in appropriate quantity, but different.
Chilling Time: That is why, if you are ready to pay attention to some tips and tricks, it is better to leave the Shrikhand in the refrigerator for several hours before serving – both taste and texture will significantly improve.
Garnish: On this note, one should not be constrained as to the embellishment of the dishes as this is one sure way of making a lovely impression on the patron’s palate and sight. enhanced with crispy food items adding to its garnishing like chopped nuts, almonds, pistachios, cashew etc. Garnishing with ground cardamom, scattering some strands of saffron strain in a pinch of warm water, and then adding in the food towards the last stage of cooking will help in the appearance of the dish.
Variations: When preparing shrikhand, one can put into test any kind of fruits, or other delicious tastes desirable so as to have a different flavor for himself or her. Other fruits that can be put in substitution are strawberries or peaches besides adding rose water to it or even add kesar or saffron strands too.
Nutrition facts
Calories: 250 kcal
Fat: 10 gm
Carbs: 30 gm
Protein: 5 gm
How much time can it take
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: It hardly involves any cooking per say; it majorly involves combination of all these ingredients.
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Mango is one of the most used fruits to prepare this fantastic sweet sweet called Shrikhand that provides a great mango flavor and consistency. Lassi is a light textured yogurt drink, freshly made with exquisite flavors enhancing the taste and turning the simple dish into an occasion to rejoice, which is relished in many Indian homes to celebrate various seasons and festivities and also the sweet memories of summers. Whether it is taken as a desert after the main course meal or eaten as a second meal in the middle of the morning or afternoon, Mango Shrikhand has the capabilities of appealing to ones taste buds by the brightness of the colors of its dish and the endearing flavors that is enticed with the aid of its Mango portion.
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