Shrikhand And Aamrakhand | Yogurt Sweet| Mango Dessert | Mango Shrikhand

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey is a natural sweetener, while jaggery offers a richer flavor.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts provide healthy fats, and peanuts are more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric adds color and health benefits, while food coloring is cost-effective.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a floral note, while vanilla is more accessible.

Place a strainer on a bowl.

Use muslin cloth to make hung curd.

Secure each corner of the muslin cloth with hands to hang.

Tie a knot and hang to a rod tightly until almost all the water is drained out.

Hung curd is ready.

Keep half portion aside for Aamrakhand.

Whisk the hung curd for 2 minutes until smooth consistency is achieved.

Add 4 tbsp sugar and 1/4 tsp cardamom powder, and mix well until combined.

Elaichi shrikhand is ready and can be served with hot poori.

For Aamrakhand, take 1 cup mango and grind it into a smooth paste.

Whisk the remaining portion of hung curd for 2 minutes until smooth consistency is achieved.

Add the mango puree and 3 to 4 tbsp sugar (depending on mango sweetness), and mix well.

Add 2 tsp saffron milk (optional) and mix well until combined.

Add 2 tsp roughly chopped almonds and 2 tsp roughly chopped pistachios, and mix well.

Aamrakhand is ready and can be served with hot poori.

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