Delicious Amrakhand/Mango yogurt an easy dessert with saffron, cardamon and nuts.
My hubby is from Mumbai, he grew up there. When we visited lasted Mumbai (India) trip he asked his niece to get Amrakhand from the nearby grocery store. That was the first time I tasted those. I didn’t have it while growing up. Now I can get delicious mango available in the grocery stores, I asked him if he wanted amrakhand. He immediately said yes and asks me to make it lesser sweeter version.
If you ask me the recipe it is really simple. I have seen several versions, some even with cream cheese. I prefer to use Greek yogurt and I did it the traditional way of making. First made strained yogurt (Chakka) then add mango pulp, sugar, saffron and cardamom, and finally topped it with chopped pistachio and almonds.
I have read that Shrikhand has been referred to as "Shikhrini" in Sanskrit and it has been around in India from 400 BC. Making of shirkhand and amrakhand is same except the later has the addition of mango pulp in it. I think in India this is the flavored yogurt, they have it to cool down during the harsh summer months. I am not a fan of flavored yogurt and mainly like to use plain one. That too homemade ones, but sometimes I buy Danon yogurt from the store. I like to eat yogurt with rice and curries or some time in smoothie.
I used the Greek yogurt strain it to remove the extra water content. Amrakhand is really thick and you can have it with scoop of spoon, but the best part is that it is spiced up with cardamom and saffron. If you are in search of simple dessert this one is really good, you can use mango pulp, yogurt, spices and nuts. You can use nuts of your choice. I used salted toasted pistachio and raw almonds. This is great dessert idea for get together too.
Amrakhand/ Mango Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup mango chopped
- 5 cardamoms
- A pinch of saffron
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 4 tablespoon sugar (Powdered not the confectioner’s sugar this is slightly sweetened, you can increase the sugar if you want more.)
Instructions
- Strain the Greek yogurt in a cheese cloth/cotton cloth for 8 hours. This will help to remove the water content from the Greek yogurt.
- When you are ready to make the amrakhand, make a puree of mango along with cardamom and set aside.
- In a small bowl add1 tablespoon of milk and pinch of saffron and microwave for 10 seconds and set aside for cooling.
- In a sauce pan add strained yogurt/chakka, mango pulp, sugar and cooled saffron milk and mix everything. And chill until you ready to use it.
- When you are ready to use it add some chopped nuts and serve.
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This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Bobbi F. says
Yum! That looks like some seriously delicious summer goodness. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Leo Tat says
I love the colour of this mango yogurt. The chopped nuts gives it a interesting crunch. I like it.
Sarah says
All of these flavors sound delicious together! So decadent!
Jessica (Swanky Recipes) says
I could wake up to this mango yogurt every morning for the rest of my life! I just love mangos during the summer. I love how refreshing and easy this breakfast recipe is!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
I love mangoes in any form and this dessert really would compliment the fruit. Your spices in this sound amazing. I would imagine the texture is a lot like a pudding. I simply have to make this just so I can taste the delicious flavor combination.
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
Oh MY. The color on this looks absolutely stunning! I would love to try this. Can I make it ahead?
Veena Azmanov says
OH my word Swathi!! I just made Amarkhand last week, definitely one of the easiest mango recipes to make. I was just thinking about how grandma use to make hot puri to go with it. One of my favorite breakfast treats on the weekend.
Molly Kumar says
Such a delicious recipe Swathi and so easy to make too. I loove love mangoes and the combination with yogurt+nuts is definitely one of my fav and a healthy one too.
Pam says
My son in law loves anything with mango in it, it is his favorite fruit. He would just love this pudding!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
I've never heard of Amrakhand before, but this looks right up my street! I am a yoghury fiend; I love any kind, thick, Greek, Natural, fruity filled... this looks amazing; I have a mango in the kitchen right now so I may have to make this!
jacquee | i sugar coat it! says
Having grown up with mango trees in my backyard, it is by far one of my favourite fruits. This is certainly another way I would gladly enjoy it. Soooo very YUMMYYY!!
Renee says
This sounds so delicious, I've never made my own yogurt before but would love to try.
Shashi at Savory Spin says
The only mango yogurt I've had has been those pre-packaged ones - this looks so so much more delicious than any store bought ones!!
Shashi at Savory Spin says
The only mango yogurt I've had has been those pre-packaged ones - this looks so so much more delicious than any store bought ones!
Veena Theagarajan says
Creamy and healthier dessert! love the color
Hadia says
Definitely on my to do list, Swathi! Looks so good!!Sometimes simple is best!!
Jenn says
What a unique flavor profile. Sounds delicious and actually quite easy to make.