Shrikhand is a kind of yogurt very popular in Maharashtra and Gujarat. This is an essential part of their thali. They traditionally make it with kesar and cardamom. Now days my Daughter's board exams are on and I was wondering how can I support her with her food intake that can reduce her stress and also help her in coping with setting in summer. Then the idea stuck me that I can combine benefits of yogurt and roses and make a dish which she can relish and it will also help her in preparations. Roses have therapeutic benefits that relax body, reduce stress and promote glowing skin. I hope you will find this easy and exotic.
Powdered Sugar 1 tablespoonor according to your taste
Fresh rose petals 15 - 20
Dry rose petals 1 Teaspoonoptional
Chopped pistachio nut 1 tablespoon
Instructions
Keep a strainer on a deep bowl. Place a muslin cloth on i
Pour the fresh curd in this.
Bring all the edges of muslin cloth together and tie a knot
Gently press muslin cloth as shown in picture. You will see extra water (whey) dripping and keep it aside for two hours in refrigerator. Ensure to place a heavy object on this for getting more water dripped out.
After two hours, when you open muslin cloth, your hung curd / chakka is ready. Transfer it in a bowl
In a tablespoon of water, dissolve dry rose petals and keep aside for some time
Chop rose petals and pistachio nut and keep aside
Now take the hung curd bowl, add powdered sugar, chopped rose petals, dry rose petals and rose syrup.
Mix all this together with a whisk or blender. Till you get a smooth and creamy paste
Take serving glass add some chopped rose petals and pistachio as shown in picture
Now transfer rose shrikhand in a serving bowl or glass and garnish with pistachio
Keep it in refrigerator and serve chilled