Amrakhand vs shrikhand?

Amrakhand is shrikhand with mango pulp folded in; plain shrikhand is just sweetened hung curd.

Can I use tinned mango pulp?

Yes — Alphonso pulp works well off-season; reduce the sweetener as it's already sweet.

Amrakhand

Name: Amrakhand
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Hung curd (thick yoghurt); 1 cup Mango pulp (alphonso); 0.75 cup Anveshan Khandsari (powdered); 1 pinch Anveshan Kashmiri Saffron; 2 tbsp Cardamom powder and chopped nuts

Mango shrikhand — thick hung curd sweetened with Anveshan Khandsari, folded with mango pulp, saffron and cardamom.

Time breakdown

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time0 min

Total Time20 min

Ingredients

Hung curd (thick yoghurt)
Mango pulp (alphonso)
Cardamom powder and chopped nuts

How to Make Amrakhand

1
Hang the curd in muslin for a few hours until very thick.
2
Whisk the hung curd smooth with the powdered Anveshan Khandsari.
3
Fold in the mango pulp, Anveshan saffron (soaked in a little warm milk) and cardamom.

Tips for the Best Amrakhand

✓Hang the curd long enough — the thicker it is, the richer the amrakhand.
✓Use sweet, fibre-free mango pulp for a smooth finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Duration: Best to use it before 12 months from the date of packaging.

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