4-627: Shrikhand is a traditional sweet of the Indian subcontinent made from strained yogurt . It is often served as part of a thali (platter) or with puris (puffed deep-fried whole wheat bread). It is a traditional dessert in Gujarati and Marathi cuisine. Both Gujaratis and Maharashtrians claim the invention of shrikhand . According to a popular legend, shrikhand was invented by traveling herders . To carry their yogurt more easily while traveling overnight, they strained out its whey . Since
8-549: Is still followed today. The 11th century Kannada poet Chavundaraya II gave a recipe for shikharini as strained yogurt mixed with flavorings and spices in his book on agriculture, the Lokopakara ." The Soopa Shastra , a cookbook written in 1508 by the Jain king Mangarasa III, also mentions shrikhand . To prepare shrikhand , yogurt is poured onto a cheesecloth . The cheesecloth is tied and hung for several hours to drain
12-500: The strained yogurt became sour by morning, they mixed it with sugar to make it more palatable, leading to the creation of shrikhand . According to food historian K. T. Achaya , shrikhand was first made around 500 BC. His book Indian Food: A Historical Companion states, "To dewater curd, it was hung in a muslin bag for a few hours; sugar and spices added to the mass yielded shikharini (identical with modern day shrikhand ), first noted around 500 BC.” As seen below, this procedure
16-430: The whey. The strained yogurt is transferred to a bowl, and sugar, saffron, and cardamom are added. The mixture is whisked thoroughly to blend the flavors and impart a smooth, creamy texture. It is then covered, chilled for a few hours, and served. The prepared shrikhand may be garnished with almonds or pistachios before serving. Sweets of the Indian subcontinent Too Many Requests If you report this error to
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