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Shrikhand Puri






         Shrikahnd is thick, soft and creamy sweet dish eaten with puri (fried indian flatbread). Shrikhand is made at every Maharashtrian house on the occasion of Gudhi padwa (Marathi new year) or eaten during summer.
          It is prepared with hung curd from only  buffalo milk. First curds is been set. When the curd has set firmly, it is placed in a muslin cloth and cloth is hang to remove excess water from it. It becomes a solid mass called chakka. The chakka is mixed with ground sugar, saffron, and cardamom. Color and flavour can also be added to obtain the shrikhand. 
          Shrikhand has been referred to as "Shikhrini" in sanskrit litrature. It is originated in ancient Indian state Maharashtra around 400 B.C.E.
           There are various flavours available in market like Kaju pista, keshar (saffron), ilaychi (cardamom), malai (cream), dry fruits. But Mango is a popular additive to shrikhand which is referred as Amrakhnada.
            When next time craving for something sweet you can head to Indian store and satisfy your taste buds.

           Happy eating foodies!!!😊

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