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Shrikhand (Sweet Cardamom Yogurt)

Ingredients

• 4 cups full-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• Seeds from 4 green cardamom pods, crushed into a powder, or 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Directions

1. Line a large colander with coffee filters or paper towels, overlapping them so that they cover the sides, and set it over a deep plate or bowl.
2. Pour in the yogurt and refrigerate overnight or for up to 12 hours.
3. Crush 1/4 teaspoon of the saffron threads into a powder.
4. In a bowl, combine the strained yogurt, sugar, cardamom, and crushed saffron.
5. Mix well, the yogurt should turn a pale yellow color.
6. Top with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon whole saffron threads and refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours before serving.

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