Mango Shrikhand

5 from 1 vote

Easy recipe for Mango Shrikhand, a delightful Indian dessert made of creamy thick yogurt, mango puree, saffron, cardamom and pistachios.

Prep Time4

Assemble5

Total Time4 5

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 191kcal

Strain yogurt: Place a mesh strainer in a bowl and line it with cheesecloth. Add the yogurt to the cheesecloth. Tie the cheesecoth tightly and place a heavy weight on top of it. Refrigerate it for 3 to 4 hours. If using regular yogurt, leave it overnight.
Soak saffron: Warm a tablespoon of milk in a small bowl and add the saffron strands. Soak for about 10 minutes to release aroma and color.
Puree Mango: Peel and cut mango into chunks. Add the mango chunks to a blender jar and blend into a smooth puree.
Combine everything: Transfer the strained yogurt to a mixing bowl and add saffron milk, mango puree, cardamom powder, and powdered sugar. Note: Optionally, you can reserve some soaked saffron strands for garnish.
Mix well & refrigerate: Mix until fully incorporated. Now fold in 2 tablespoons of chopped pistachios (if adding). Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld. You can serve this as it is, or garnish with sliced pistachios and mango chunks before serving.

Strain Yogurt: For an extra-smooth texture, strain Greek yogurt for 3 to 4 hours, and regular yogurt overnight to remove excess moisture.
Mango Puree: I prefer using fresh mangoes to make puree. Ataulfo mangoes work great since they're non-fibrous. If using a fibrous mango, strain the puree before using.
Using canned puree: You can use canned mango puree instead of fresh, but try and look for the unsweetened kind. If using sweetened puree, reduce the sugar to ¼ cup and adjust to taste after mixing.
Sweetness level: The quantity mentioned results in moderate sweetness. To make this mango shrikhand sweeter, add another 1-2 tablespoons based on your preference.
Bowl size: Pick a large bowl for straining so that the bottom of the mesh strainer doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl.
Fresh yogurt: Use yogurt from a freshly opened container for the best flavor.
Saffron Tip: Soak saffron in warm milk for enhanced color and flavor.
Chill Before Serving: Allow Shrikhand to chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving to enhance its creamy consistency and flavor.

Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates. If you follow any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.