Information, Calories, History, What to eat with Shrikhand
This soft, snowy textured TrekBite is a rich dessert that is liked by people who like sweets. It is an upgraded version of curds or yogurt with added sweets and is prepared using different flavors.
Names
| Place | Name |
|---|---|
| Most parts of India | Shrikhand |
| Gujarat | Shrikhand |
| Historical Name 500 BC reference | Shikharini |
| Other Parts of the World | Strained Yogurt |
Origin
Travelers missing Yogurt
When there was no refrigeration, the travelers were missing Yogurt. Most of the meals in India are completed with curds/yogurt.
Strained Yogurt
To carry yogurt, they strained the whey from the yogurt and started taking the strained yogurt. Since this was turning sour overnight, they started adding sugar and nuts.
Named shikharini
There is a reference to this dessert from an ancient text that refers by the name Shikharini.
Got its name Shrikhand
Recently it was given the name by picking up from two famous languages of West India, Sanskrit, and Parsi. Ksheera – Milk in Sanskrit and Qand Sugar.
Regions
Ingredients
Variations
Shelf Life
30-40 days at 8°C and 2-3 days at 30°C
Portion
Be very careful in consuming this. This can be consumed only with a good appetite and exercise. If you are in a low-oxygen area, we suggest you refrain from having this as it is very hard to digest. You can have 2-3 scoops of it at a time.
Sides (What to eat with Shrikhand)
- Puri (Wheat Flour fried)
- Indian Breads like Chapati
- Crispy Khakhra
Nutrition
| Calories | 402 | Sodium | 47.5mg |
| Total Fat | 2.3g | Potassium | 225mg |
| Saturated | 0g | Total Carbs | 39.8g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0g | Dietary Fiber | 0g |
| Monounsaturated | 0g | Phosphorous | 325g |
| Magnesium | 47.5mg | Protein | 10.8g |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | Calcium | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 8% | Vitamin B1 | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1% | Vitamin B2 | 18% |
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