Shrikhand and Pooris (Aarti Sequeira) Recipe

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Shrikhand and Pooris (Aarti Sequeira)
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  1. Make the shrikhand: Line a large bowl with a double layer of cheesecloth. Pour the yogurt onto the cheesecloth, gather the corners of the cloth and tie into a bundle. Then tie the bundle onto a wooden spoon. Lay the spoon across the top of a pot so the bundle hangs in the pot; drain in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. Empty the thickened yogurt into a bowl; whisk until very smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup superfine sugar, the cardamom, nutmeg and saffron (if using). Taste and add more sugar, if desired. Shrikhand is supposed to be slightly tart. If it's not, add some or all of the sour cream.
  3. Stir most of the raisins and pistachios into the shrikhand; sprinkle the remainder on top. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
  4. Make the pooris: Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. Rub 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into the flour; make a well in the center and gradually pour in 2/3 cup water. Mix with your hands until the dough forms a ball, then knead on a clean surface until smooth but still slightly tacky, about 5 minutes. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest, 30 minutes.
  5. Divide the dough in half; roll each portion into a 1/16-inch-thick round. Cut out about 20 circles using a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter.
  6. Heat 2 inches vegetable oil in a large saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Line a colander with paper towels. Fry the pooris in batches until golden brown, 1 minute per side. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain in the colander. Serve the hot pooris with the cold shrikhand.
  7. Photograph by Charles Masters
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 424.7 Kcal (1778 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.26g 8%
Cholesterol 6.71mg 2%
Sodium 422.43mg 18%
Potassium 208.13mg 4%
Total Carbs 87.91g 29%
Sugars 42.67g 171%
Dietary Fiber 4.19g 17%
Protein 10.47g 21%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 43.4mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 122.38 Kcal (512 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.52g 8%
Cholesterol 1.93mg 2%
Sodium 121.73mg 18%
Potassium 59.98mg 4%
Total Carbs 25.33g 29%
Sugars 12.3g 171%
Dietary Fiber 1.21g 17%
Protein 3.02g 21%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 1mg 20%
Calcium 12.5mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.1
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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