Keshar Shrikhand-Puri| श्रीखंड | Dussehra Special Combination
Keshar Shrikand Recipe is specially made on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. Enjoy this creamy Sweet, butter textured desert with hot pooris, the combination of Spices, dry fruits and sweetened yogurt make a mouthwatering combination. Addition of cardamon,nutmeg and Saffron gives it a winning combination. Make this recipe once from Scratch with all homemade casually available ingredients and never opt for preservative filled store brought shrikhand.
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Keshar Shrikhand
Portion Size : ( 500g Aprox)
Cook Time : 10 min
Prep Time :3 hrs
Ingredients
· INGREDIENTS
SUGAR 1.5 C(or more)
HUNG CURD 2 C
ALMOND FLAKES 1TBSP
CASHEW PIECES 1TBSP
SAFFRON 5-6 STRANDS
MILK MASALA 1 TBSP
NUTMEG 1/2 TSP
Ingredients for Pooris
PORTION SIZE ( 2 persons 7-8 pooris)
INGREDIENTS FOR POORIS
WHEAT FLOUR 1
RAWA/SEMOLINA 1TSP
OIL 2TBSP
WATER 1/4 C (APROX)
SALT 1 TBSP
Instructions for Shrikand
Step 1
Now add one teaspoon of yogurt Culture to the warm milk. Stir it nicely so that the culture gets evenly distributed throughout the milk .Now cover it and keep it in a warm place Thecurd will set after 4 to 5 hours. If you stay in a cooler place it Is best to keep in a warm oven .
Step 2
Place a deep dish and a colander in it .Keep a cheesecloth over the sieve. Now pour the curd into the muslin cloth,. Gather the edges of the muslin cloth together . Tie it with a string .
Hang the yogurt over the sink over night, this will ensure that all the water from the yoghurt has dripped off. This gets the best results.
Step 3
However if you are pressed for time you can keep this tided yogurt under a under heavy weight The pressure will press of all the water away from the curd . keep for 1 or 2 hrs.
Step 4
In the meanwhile powder the sugar Into a fine powder . Also slice the dry fruits that you are going to add into the shrikhand
Step 5
Now in a metal bowl play a place the place the hung curd. Adding the sugar powder.
Now mix thoroughly with the spatula . Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes the sugar will melt completely .
Step 6
How to remove and all the lumps we will blend together with hand blender.
Blend it for 4 to 5 minutes approximately to remove all lumps Now add in the dry fruits like almond flakes, cashew flakes, and pistachios. Ad in the spices like nutmeg, cardamon, or you can add milk Masala Masala.
Step 7
Also add in saffron( which has been soaked in one tablespoon of milk for approximately 30 minutes )
Add the saffron milk into the shrikhand. This will give nice aroma and also it gives a slightly yellowish tinge to the shrikhand . So it is called Kesari Shrikand
Now you are homemade shrikhand is ready
This is without any preservatives And all the ingredients are fresh.
Instructions To make the Pooris
Step 1
Take one cup of whole wheat flour in a mixing bowl
Step 2
Tablespoon of rawa/Semolina.
Step 3
Add the salt as per taste.
Step 4
Getther the floor. Ad very little water and now startkneading the dough by adding very little water .
Dough has to be tough. If the dough is become soft by adding too much water it is very difficult to repair the dough. So be careful about adding water add 1 teaspoon at a time
Step 5
Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes . Portion the dough into 6-7 balls . Flatten them
Step 6
Now roll each ball into 3 inch diameter disks or puris. Keep them thick ( around 2mm )
Step 7
Heat oil in an Iron Wok. To Test temperature of oil, Add a small piece of dough, it should start frying
Step8
Now add the poorees into the into the hot oil Do not disturb the puri as it is frying.
When it will rises up , now flip the puri. The other side also should fry. Puri should be nice crusty brown from both sides.
Remove from oil and place on tissue paper to absorb the oil
Enjoy the hot purees with shrikhand
Happy dussehra to all of you
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