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

PlaceName
Most parts of IndiaShrikhand
GujaratShrikhand
Historical Name 500 BC referenceShikharini 
Other Parts of the WorldStrained Yogurt
Shrikhand called in different names across the world

Origin

January 29, 0330

Travelers missing Yogurt

When there was no refrigeration, the travelers were missing Yogurt. Most of the meals in India are completed with curds/yogurt.

January 29, 0330
November 11, 0416

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.

November 11, 0416
September 19, 0417

Named shikharini 

There is a reference to this dessert from an ancient text that refers by the name Shikharini.

September 19, 0417
October 18, 0900

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.

October 18, 0900

Regions

Places Shrikhand available

Ingredients

Yogurt
Sugar
Nuts

Variations

Mango
Pineapple
Jamun
Apple
Strawberry
Honey
Gulkhand (Rose)
Vermicelli
Chocolate
Kesar Pista
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Pista
Almond
Cashew

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

Calories402Sodium47.5mg
Total Fat2.3gPotassium225mg
Saturated0gTotal Carbs39.8g
Polyunsaturated0gDietary Fiber0g
Monounsaturated0gPhosphorous325g
Magnesium47.5mgProtein10.8g
Cholesterol40mgCalcium88%
Vitamin A8%Vitamin B110%
Vitamin C1%Vitamin B218%
Nutrition from 1 serving of Shrikhand

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