MANgo Shrikhand – Homemade Mango Yogurt

Monsoon is here and it is the end of Mango season. Last few mangoes that are available in the market and we are trying to enjoy it to the last bit. Mango Shrikhand is a dish that has to be made every season and it is so easy that it hardly takes an hour end to end to make this dessert. Mango Shrikhand is nothing but Mango flavoured yogurt that is absolutely rich, silky and creamy and is served chilled as dessert or with Poori. Mango season is incomplete without Maavina Hannu Gojju, Maavina Hannu khara, Instant Mango pickle or Mango Shrikhand. You may also like to check out Elaichi Shrikhand.

*Maavina Hannu = Ripe Mango/Mango fruit

Maavina Kaayi = Raw mango

Elaichi = Cardamom 

Ingredients

1/2 ltr – Curd

1 – Ripe Mango

1/4 cup – Sugar

1 no. – Elaichi ( Cardamom)

1/2 cup – Mango pieces to serve

Method

Using a muslin cloth or cheese cloth hang the curd for at least 1/2 an hour.

Squeeze it and place something heavy over it. I use my stone mortar pestle for that. This will help remove any excess water easily from curd.

Once the curd is thick and all the water is drained, blend mango, sugar and cardamom in a blender till smooth.

Add hung curd to this and give it one quick run in the blender till everything is mixed and smooth. Do not over blend it as the shrikhand will lose it’s consistency.

Transfer the Shrikhand into any earthenware pot. Shrikhand gets its extra flavour from earthenware also it soaks up any remaining water in the shrikhand making it thicker and creamier.

Sprinkle a pinch of cardamom powder and refrigerate overnight or till it is chilled.

Add small pieces of mango and give it a quick mix and serve.

I love the mango bits while eating. It is completely optional.