Shrikhand is a traditional and fermented dairy dessert of India. It is more famous in western states of the country Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, and Karnataka. Shrikhand is prepared from whole skimmed milk chakka. Chakka is a strained yogurt (strained using a muslin cloth). Whey content from yogurt is removed through the straining process. Later, milk fat, sugar & other colouring & flavouring agents are added. Generally saffron and dry fruits, fruits, nuts are added to Shrikhand to give more texture and colour to it. Amrakhand is another variation in which the mango pulp is added to the strained yogurt. It is an excellent source of protein, calcium, Phosphorus, potassium. It also contains significant quantities of general vitamins. According to the BIS standard, the protein content in Shrikhand must be minimum 10.5%. The regular dahi has protein content of minimum 3.5%.
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