Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Plain yogurt, drained until thick | 700 g | Sour, Sweet · Heating |
 Rock sugar, finely ground | 65 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Saffron strands | 0.25 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Pistachios, finely chopped | 22 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Drain the yogurt in a clean cloth until thick but still creamy.
- Warm one spoonful of the drained whey and steep the saffron in it for five minutes.
- Whisk the thick yogurt until smooth, then fold in the rock sugar and saffron liquid.
- Add the cardamom and pistachios and mix gently.
- Serve a small portion at cool room temperature rather than ice-cold.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Western Indian shrikhand tradition)
This shrikhand uses restrained rock sugar and is served in small portions. Vata: serve closer to room temperature. Pitta: retain the saffron and modest sweetness. Kapha: take only a spoonful because the yogurt remains dense.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Kesar Shrikhand (Light)
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (131g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 117 kcal | 154 kcal |
| Protein | 4.0 g | 5.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14.1 g | 18.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | 15.9 g |
| Total Fat | 5.3 g | 6.9 g |
| Calcium | 116.3 mg | 152.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.13 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Magnesium | 13.5 mg | 17.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 103.7 mg | 136.2 mg |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 232 mg |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 49 mg |
| Zinc | 0.45 mg | 0.60 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Manganese | 0.08 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Selenium | 2.2 µg | 2.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 43.4 µg | 57.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.77 mg | 1.01 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.22 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.16 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 7.7 µg | 10.1 µg |
| Choline | 13.5 mg | 17.7 mg |
