Shrikhand Recipe: A Creamy Festive Treat Made with Love

mummaslifeseo

Sep 12

2 min read

Ganesh Chaturthi is all about devotion, family, celebrations and, of course, delicious homemade food. While modaks often take centre stage during the festival, a bowl of chilled, creamy Shrikhand can make the festive spread even more special.

This traditional Maharashtrian and Gujarati dessert is made with thick hung curd, sugar, cardamom and saffron. It is wonderfully creamy, mildly sweet and incredibly easy to prepare at home. This Ganesh Chaturthi, brings a little extra sweetness to your celebrations with this simple Shrikhand recipe, prepared with the help of a Mumma’s Life Kadhai.

Ingredients for Shrikhand

500 g thick full-fat curd
¾ to 1 cup powdered sugar, according to taste
½ tsp cardamom powder
A few strands of saffron
1–2 tbsp warm milk
2 tbsp chopped pistachios
1 tbsp chopped almonds
A pinch of nutmeg powder, optional

How to Make Shrikhand at Home

1. Prepare the Hung Curd

The secret to smooth and creamy Shrikhand is thick curd. Place the curd in a clean muslin cloth, tie it securely and hang it for several hours. You can also keep it in the refrigerator overnight to allow the excess water to drain.

Once the water has drained completely, you will be left with thick, creamy hung curd.

2. Add Sugar and Flavour

Transfer the hung curd to a large bowl and add powdered sugar. Mix it gently until the sugar blends completely with the curd.

Soak the saffron strands in warm milk for a few minutes. Add the saffron milk, cardamom powder and a little nutmeg powder to the mixture.

Whisk everything until the Shrikhand becomes smooth and creamy.

3. Add the Festive Touch

Now comes the fun part! Add chopped pistachios and almonds to the Shrikhand and mix gently. Keep a few nuts aside for garnishing.

For an extra festive flavour, you can add a few more saffron strands on top.

A Little Help from Mumma’s Life Kadhai

A good kitchen companion can make everyday cooking feel easier. Mumma’s Life offers kitchen essentials including kadhai cookware, along with stainless-steel kitchen products designed for everyday Indian homes.

For this recipe, a Mumma’s Life Kadhai can be useful if you want to gently warm the saffron milk or prepare other festive dishes alongside your Shrikhand. Its practical design makes it a handy addition to a busy festive kitchen.

Chill and Serve

Once your Shrikhand is ready, refrigerate it for at least 1–2 hours. Chilling allows the flavours to come together beautifully and gives the dessert its signature thick, creamy texture.

Serve it cold, topped with saffron strands and chopped pistachios. You can enjoy it on its own or serve it with hot puris for a delicious festive combination.

Make Ganesh Chaturthi Extra Sweet

Festivals are not just about elaborate recipes; they are about the memories created while making them. From preparing the ingredients to serving the first bowl to your family, homemade Shrikhand brings that special warmth to the festive table.

So, this Ganesh Chaturthi, skip the complicated desserts and try this easy, creamy and delicious Shrikhand recipe. With a few simple ingredients and a little love from Mumma’s kitchen, you can prepare a festive sweet that everyone will want another spoonful of.