Shrikhand
Sign in to saveShrikhand 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.
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- Prepared food.name
- Shrikhand
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- Shrikhand london kastoori.jpg
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- 300px
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- Shrikhand with crushed pistachios and cardamom
- Prepared food.country
- India
- Prepared food.region
- Gujarat, Maharashtra
- Prepared food.course
- Dessert
- Prepared food.main_ingredient
- Yogurt, sugar, cardamom, saffron
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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.
==History== 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 the strained yogurt became sour by morning, they mixed it with sugar to make it more palatable, leading to the creation of shrikhand.
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