Kesar Aam Srikhand

And the mango mania continues :). This time it's a very simple dessert Shikhand which is made with hung curd flavored with different flavoring. Srikhand is a very popular Gujarati and Maharashtrian dessert and the flavors that are most commonly added in it are saffron and cardamom and mango.  Silky smooth curd with a crunch from dry fruits is a delight to eat and a breeze to make. The Mango flavored srikhand is also called amarkhand and it is usually savored with hot poories ( Indian puffed breads ). Here is how to make this simple dessert.

All you need is

Yogurt - 1 kg
Mango puree - 1\2 cup
Cardamom  powder - 1\2 tsp
Saffron - a good pinch
Powdered sugar - 1\4 cup
Almond and pistachio slivers for garnishing

Method of preparation

Take a muslin cloth and spread it on a big bowl.
Pour the curd in the cloth.
Now bring the ends of the cloth together and hang it on a support to drain the water from the curd.
Let the curd hang for 2-3 hours.
The thick curd that is collected now is called CHAKKA.
Mix the chakka with the remaining ingredients.
Whisk nicely to make it smooth.
Transfer in the serving bowls.
Garnish with almond and pistachio slivers.
Served chilled as is or with Poories.