Mango Shrikhand – Indian Dessert
Summary
- This recipe demonstrates how to prepare a delicious and refreshing Mango Shrikhand, a traditional Indian dessert. It involves making hung curd, preparing fresh mango pulp and diced pieces, then combining them with condensed milk to create a creamy, sweet, and tangy treat that is served chilled.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Fresh Curd 2 cups
- Ripe Mangoes 2 medium
- Condensed Milk 1/2 cup
Tools You'll Need
- Cheesecloth
- Strainer
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Bowl
Plan Ahead
Up to 4 hrs of hands-off time you can shift to earlier.
- Step 1 · Overnight2 hrs
…ey. Let it hang or sit in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours (or overnight) until all the liquid has drained, resulting in thick hung curd.
- Step 5 · Freeze2 hrs
…the shrikhand. Cover the dish with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2-3 hours, or until it is well set and chilled.
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Hung Curd
Place fresh curd in a muslin cloth or cheesecloth over a sieve. Gently squeeze the cloth to drain excess whey. Let it hang or sit in the refrigerator for at least (or overnight) until all the liquid has drained, resulting in thick hung curd.
Step 2: Prepare Mangoes
Wash the ripe mangoes thoroughly. Cut them into halves, then flesh in a criss-cross pattern without cutting through the skin. Scoop out the mango pieces. Set aside some mango for topping and mash or blend the remaining mango flesh to make a smooth mango pulp.
Step 3: Combine Ingredients
Transfer the prepared hung curd into a mixing bowl. Mash it with a spoon or until it becomes smooth and creamy. Add the mango pulp to the mashed hung curd. the mixture thoroughly until it is well combined and smooth.
Step 4: Add Diced Mango
Gently some of the mango pieces into the mango-curd mixture.
Step 5: Assemble and Chill
Spoon the Mango Shrikhand mixture into individual serving bowls or a larger glass dish. Top with the remaining mango pieces. Drizzle condensed milk generously over the shrikhand. Cover the dish with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and freeze for at least , or until it is well set and chilled.
Step 6: Serve
Serve the chilled Mango Shrikhand as a refreshing dessert.
Storage & Leftovers
How to keep what you don't finish — pulled straight from the recipe.
- Refrigerateup to 3 hours
Let it hang or sit in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours (or overnight) until all the liquid has drained, resulting in thick hung curd.
- Freezeup to 3 hours
Cover the dish with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2-3 hours, or until it is well set and chilled.
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