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Indian Shrikhand Mango Royale

A luxurious Indian dessert made with strained yogurt, sweet mango puree, saffron, cardamom, and crunchy nuts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Traditional & Cultural Desserts
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrikhand Base
  • 4 cups full-fat plain yogurt for hung curd
  • 1 cup mango puree fresh ripe mangoes
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp saffron strands
  • 1 tbsp warm milk for soaking saffron
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
Garnish
  • 1/2 cup mango cubes
  • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • fine mesh sieve with cheesecloth

Method
 

  1. Strain yogurt in cheesecloth overnight until thick.
  2. Soak saffron in warm milk for 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk hung curd with sugar until smooth.
  4. Mix in mango puree, saffron milk, and cardamom.
  5. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  6. Garnish with mango cubes, pistachios, almonds, and saffron before serving.

Notes

Use ripe Alphonso mangoes for the most authentic flavor and vibrant color.