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Watermelon Mango Shrikhand - cold, refreshing, creamy and absolutely delicious! A traditional saffron and cardamom Shrikhand made with rich, creamy yogurt, but with a twist of seasonal fruits. Diced watermelon in the yogurt and a layer of mango puree on the top, make this impeccable dessert modern, perfect to beat the summer heat, and even more irresistible!

Watermelon Mango Shrikhand

Watermelon Mango Shrikhand - cold, refreshing, creamy and absolutely delicious! A traditional saffron and cardamom Shrikhand made with rich, creamy yogurt, but with a twist of seasonal fruits. Diced watermelon in the yogurt and a layer of mango puree on the top, make this impeccable dessert modern, perfect to beat the summer heat, and even more irresistible!
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Custom Category Breakfast, Desserts, Mango Recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 69 kcal
Author Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

Watermelon Base

  • 2 cup yogurt  (hung curd or greek yogurt)
  • 1.5 cup watermelon , diced
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp saffron , soaked in milk
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • pinch of salt

Mango Topping

  • 1 cup mango
  • sugar , according to mango sweetness
  • 2 tbsp water   for grinding

Garnish

  • saffron  strands
  • almond , finely chopped
  • pistachio , finely chopped
  • blueberries

Instructions

  1. If you are using Greek yogurt, place it into a strainer (with paper towels) or a cheesecloth for 3-4 hours. Then, strain it and transfer it into another bowl.
  2. Add the sugar to either your hung curd or strained Greek yogurt and churn the mixture with an electric mixer or whisk it together.
  3. Soak the saffron in the milk.
  4. Mix together your yogurt and sugar mixture, diced watermelon, salt, saffron milk, and cardamom powder. Fold the ingredients together.
  5. Add the mango and water/sugar to desire into the blender and purée it until it’s smooth. Strain the mango purée into a separate bowl.
  6. Take small serving bowls and layer it with the watermelon base and mango purée on top.
  7. Chill for one hour in the fridge.
  8. Garnish with nuts, saffron, cardamom powder, and some fruits. Enjoy!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

  • Use it as a parfait for breakfast by adding some oats and coconuts.
Nutrition Facts
Watermelon Mango Shrikhand
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69
% Daily Value*
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 143mg4%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Sugar 15g17%
Vitamin A 770IU15%
Vitamin C 19.6mg24%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.