Eggless Saffron Yogurt Mousse with Cardamom & Nuts
A light and airy mousse inspired by the Indian dessert 'Shrikhand', flavored with saffron, cardamom, and crunchy nuts.

15 minTime
EasyDifficulty
4 servingsServings
IndianCuisine
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
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Ingredients
- Thick Greek yogurt (hung curd)2 cups
- Powdered sugar0.75 cup
- Saffron strands1 pinch
- Warm milk2 tbsp
- Cardamom powder0.5 tsp
- Chopped almonds and pistachios3 tbsp
Instructions
- Soak the saffron in warm milk for 10 minutes to release its color and flavor.
- In a bowl, whisk the thick Greek yogurt and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the saffron milk, cardamom powder, and most of the chopped nuts to the yogurt mixture. Stir to combine.
- Spoon the mousse into serving bowls or glasses.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with the remaining nuts before serving.
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