Śikhariṇī Sweet Strained Curd
Sanskrit
निष्पीड्य दधि वस्त्रेण स्रावयेत्तद्द्रुतं जलम् । शर्करैलासमायुक्ता सूदैः शिखरिणी मता ॥ ७४ ॥
English
Having pressed the dadhi in a cloth, he should drain off that water of it quickly. Joined with sugar and cardamom, it is held by cooks to be śikhariṇī.
Ingredients
- 500 g full-fat plain yoghurt
- 50 g fine sugar
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
Method
- Line a sieve with clean cloth, add the yoghurt, and drain in the refrigerator for 6–12 hours.
- Transfer the thick curd to a bowl and beat with sugar and cardamom until smooth.
- Chill before serving.