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See how the hung curd is whisked with sugar, mango puree, cardamom and saffron, garnished and chilled.
4:46 · Recipe video · Cooking with Siddhi
Mango shrikhand, or amrakhand, is a very easy and quick sweet made from hung curd and ripe mangoes. It is refreshing and a perfect summer recipe for sweet lovers.
Hung curd is whisked with powdered sugar, then cardamom, saffron water and thick mango puree go in. It is garnished with pistachio and almond flakes and chilled for two hours.
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Why you will love this mango shrikhand
- Easy and quick: no cooking at all.
- Summer sweet: refreshing and served chilled.
- Ripe mangoes: thick mango puree in hung curd.
- Saffron and cardamom: with pistachio and almond flakes.
Ingredient notes
- Hung curd: 1 cup.
- Mango puree: 1/2 cup, thick.
- Sugar: 1/2 cup, powdered.
- Saffron: a few strands soaked in 1 tsp water.
Mango Shrikhand Recipe
Mango shrikhand, or amrakhand: hung curd whisked with powdered sugar, cardamom, saffron and thick mango puree, garnished with nut flakes and chilled.
Ingredients
- 1 cup hung curd
- 1/2 cup thick mango puree
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- Saffron strands, soaked in 1 tsp water
- Pistachio flakes
- Almond flakes
- Food colour (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk the curd. In a bowl, add the hung curd and whisk it properly.
- Add sugar. Add the powdered sugar and blend it well with the hung curd.
- Flavour. Add the cardamom powder, soaked saffron water and mango puree and mix everything well.
- Colour. Add food colour to make it pop. This is optional.
- Garnish and chill. Garnish with pistachio and almond flakes and refrigerate for two hours to set.
- Serve. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
Serving size1 serving (1/4 recipe)
| Nutrient | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% |
| Sodium 3 mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31 g | 11% |
| Dietary Fibre 1 g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 29 g | |
| Protein 6 g | |
| Vitamin A 345 IU | |
| Vitamin C 12 mg | 13% |
| Calcium 81 mg | 6% |
| Iron 1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium 54 mg | 1% |
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Values are approximate and calculated from the ingredients listed. The actual amounts depend on the brands you use.
Recipe by Siddhi Panchal.
Tips for mango shrikhand
- Whisk the hung curd properly before adding the sugar.
- Use thick mango puree.
- Soak the saffron in 1 tsp water before adding it.
- Refrigerate for two hours so it sets well.
What to serve with Mango Shrikhand
Serve the mango shrikhand chilled. For more mango desserts, try my Mango Custard and Mango Pudding, or a glass of Mango Lassi.
Mango Shrikhand FAQs
What is amrakhand?
Amrakhand is mango shrikhand, made from hung curd and ripe mangoes.
Does mango shrikhand need cooking?
No. Everything is mixed into the hung curd, then chilled.
How long should it chill?
Refrigerate it for two hours to set well, then serve chilled.
Is food colour needed?
No, it is optional. Add it only if you want the colour to pop.
How many does it serve?
4.
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