Watermelon Mango Shrikhand Recipe (Indian Flavoured Yoghurt)

Shrikhand is a very popular Indian dessert made from hung curd. It is a very creamy, delicious and thick dessert, which is usually served in Maharashtra and Gujarat states of India. To add to its deliciousness, various fruits puree are added. Mango increased its taste manifold and watermelon gives the freshness to the dessert. This dessert is irresistible and is a must try out recipe.

Ingredients:

Mango Puree – 1 cup
Watermelon cubes – ½ cup + some scooped balls of watermelon for garnishing
Hung curd – 2 tbsp (2 cups of curd will give 2 tbsp of hung curd)
Castor sugar – 1 tsp
Slices pistachio – a few for garnishing

Method:

1.       Make some hung curd by handing curd in muslin cloth till all the excess water gets off and only solid curd is left.
2.       In a bowl, take hung curd, mix half the mango puree and castor sugar.
3.       In a serving glass, place some cubed watermelon at base, then put a layer of mango puree, then layer of curd and mango mixture. Top with some pistachio and finally garnish with melon balls placed in a stick.
4.       Serve cold and enjoy the yummy flavoured curd.