This traditional Indian dish is a popular dessert that is made of hung curd and flavoured with saffron and cardamom. The first historical mention of the sweet dish can be traced back to the western part of India. Legend has it that herdsmen used to hang curd overnight so it was easier to carry it with them. The thick yoghurt was then mixed with nuts and sweetened to make it easier to consume on long travels. Different parts of India employ a variety of recipes to prepare this dish. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, the curd is made from milk, filtered and then hung in a muslin cloth. This removes all the water from it. The thick curd is then mixed with sugar, saffron, powdered milk and nuts to make shrikhand.

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