Gudi Padwa Recipe: Make Perfect Shrikhand and Puri at Home, It's Super Easy!

This Gudi Padwa, make the classic Shrikhand Puri combo right in your kitchen. This guide gives you a simple, step-by-step recipe. You'll learn how to make 'chakka' from curd, whip up creamy shrikhand, and fry perfectly fluffy puris.

Gudi Padwa Recipe: Make Perfect Shrikhand and Puri at Home, It's Super Easy!

Shrikhand is a sweet dish made from strained yogurt, or 'chakka'. People in Maharashtra and Gujarat often prepare it for festivals like Gudi Padwa and Janmashtami.

Ingredients

You will need 1 kg of thick curd, 200-250 grams of sugar, and some cardamom powder. You can also add saffron, almonds, and pistachios for extra flavour.

Prepare the chakka

First, tie the curd in a clean muslin cloth. Then, hang it for 8-10 hours to drain all the water. This process gives you a thick, creamy base called 'chakka'.

Making the shrikhand

Now, mix the sugar into the 'chakka' until it's smooth. Add cardamom powder, saffron, and chopped dry fruits. Your delicious, smooth shrikhand is ready!

Ingredients for puri

For the puris, you'll need 2 cups of wheat flour, a pinch of salt, and water for kneading the dough. You will also need oil for deep-frying.

Knead the puri dough and make puris

Mix the flour and salt, then knead a firm dough. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Roll out small puris and deep-fry them in hot oil until they turn golden and puff up.