Kesar Shrikhand - Greek Yogurt Pudding With Saffron

Step 1: To begin making the Kesar Shrikhand Recipe, pour the yogurt into a cloth sieve or a sieve which has the tiniest of the holes

Step 2: Take a large enough container where the rim of the sieve will sit on the mouth of the container

Step 3: Place the sieve with yogurt to sit on the container

Step 4: Place this container along with the yogurt in the fridge for 5-6 hours or overnight

Step 5: Doing this strains all the water from the yogurt into the container below and makes the yogurt thick and creamy

Step 6: The yogurt does not get sour as it is kept refrigerated

Step 7: Remove the fully strained whey free yogurt from the fridge and discard collected the whey

Step 8: Place another large clean container where the sieve can sit on

Step 9: With the yogurt still on sieve; rub the saffron into the yogurt with the tips of your fingers until the color and flavor of the saffron get into the yogurt

Step 10: Add the sugar to the yogurt sitting on the sieve

Step 11: Now using a large flat spoon; briskly mix the yogurt mixture such that all the ingredients strain out through the sieve into the container below, making the yogurt smooth and well blended with the sugar

Step 12: With the yogurt mixture in the large container now; add the cardamom powder and whisk it well until well blended

Step 13: Stir in the nuts and refrigerate well for 5-6 hours before serving

Step 14: Serve the Kesar Shrikhand topped with nuts, fruits like pomegranate, sliced green grapes, chopped mangoes and many more to enhance the taste and making it rich and festive

Step 15: It makes a great dessert for parties when you cook an Indian menu