Mango Shrikhand (Amrakhand)

Mango Shrikhand (Amrakhand)

Mango Shrikhand, also known as Amrakhand, is a delightful fruity dessert crafted from yogurt and ripe, sweet mangoes. This recipe is free from artificial colors or flavorings. Indulge in it as a dessert or pair Amrakhand with poori for a delightful combination.
Prep Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3
Calories 374 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 to 3.5 cups curd or yogurt made from half a liter of milk
  • 2 mangoes medium-sized, peeled and chopped
  • 4 to 5 green cardamoms – seeds removed and lightly crushed in mortar-pestle
  • 8 to 10 saffron strands
  • ½ cup raw sugar or add as required – can also use white sugar or powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar).

Instructions
 

  • Hang the curd in a muslin, cheese cloth or kitchen cotton napkin for 3 to 4 hours. Place a bowl beneath for the whey to collect.
    Alternatively, you can make hung curd using bowls and mesh strainers – check this detailed hung curd post to know how and also to strain the curd in the fridge.
  • Puree the mangoes in a blender.
  • Add the thick hung curd to the blender along with crushed cardamom seeds, saffron and sugar.
  • Blend till even and smooth.
  • Pour Mango Shrikhand or Amrakhand in individual serving bowls.
  • Refrigerate for a few hours. Serve cold or serve as it is or with poori.

Notes

    • For greek yogurt, simply blend 1 to 1.25 cups greek yogurt with the prepared mango puree. Add sugar and flavorings while blending. Feel free to add your choice of flavorings like a pinch of nutmeg, or ground cinnamon or vanilla extract. 
    • Even nuts and dry fruits of your choice can be added to this shrikhand.
    • You can also use tinned mangoes or canned mango pulp.
  • Make sure to prepare the amrakhand with fresh homemade curd and ensure that the curd or yogurt is not very sour. 

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 653mgFiber: 3gSugar: 63gVitamin A: 1736IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 326mgIron: 1mg
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