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Cocoa-Infused Elaichi Shrikhand For Ganpati Festival Recipe

Antara Basu

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Sep 11, 2026

Author :Antara Basu

Antara Basu

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A teacher and foodie who loves photography and traveling. Antara is a passionate food ...

Published : Sep 11, 2026

This Ganesh Chaturthi, are you planning to add a chocolatey twist to the traditional elaichi shrikhand? Try this easy recipe at home this festive season.

Difficulty:easy

Serves:1

Time:1:20 hours

Contains egg: No

Some desserts carry the essence of Indian festivals at their core. And shrikhand surely is one of them. Known for its rich, sweet, and creamy taste and texture, Shrikhand is every sweet-lover’s favorite. In Shrikhand, ‘Shri’ refers to wealth, while ‘khand’ is interpreted as ‘sweets’ or ‘pieces’. And when the recipe blends chocolatey decadence with the aroma of cardamom, this elaichi shrikhand recipe gets a modern fusion makeover. Be it Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami, Diwali, or Navratri, elaic......Read More

Ingredients

1
serving

For the Recipe

Cadbury Cocoa Powder: 2 tablespoons
Thick Plain Yogurt (Hung Curd / Greek Yogurt): 2 cups
Powdered Sugar: 1 / 2 cup
Warm Milk: 1 tablespoon
Saffron Strands (Kesar): A few strands
Chocolate Shavings: 1 tablespoon

Directions

Cocoa-Infused Elaichi Shrikhand For Ganpati Festival - Saffron Soaking In Milk

Step 1

Warm the milk slightly and soak the saffron strands in it for 10 minutes to release their flavor and color.

Cocoa-Infused Elaichi Shrikhand For Ganpati Festival - Whisking Hung Curd

Step 2

Whisk the hung curd in a mixing bowl until it becomes completely creamy and lump-free.

Cocoa-Infused Elaichi Shrikhand For Ganpati Festival - Sugar In Curd

Step 3

Add powdered sugar to the curd.

Cocoa-Infused Elaichi Shrikhand For Ganpati Festival - Adding Cocoa Powder

Step 4

Add Cadbury cocoa powder for chocolatey richness.

Cocoa-Infused Elaichi Shrikhand For Ganpati Festival - Adding Cardamom Saffron Milk

Step 5

Add the cardamom powder and the saffron-infused milk to the yogurt mixture.

Cocoa-Infused Elaichi Shrikhand For Ganpati Festival - Whisking Cocoa Mixture

Step 6

Gently whisk or fold everything together until the cocoa and spices are evenly distributed, creating a smooth, glossy, chocolatey texture. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

Cocoa-Infused Elaichi Shrikhand For Ganpati Festival - Chilled Shrikhand Bowl

Step 7

Transfer the shrikhand to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving so the flavors meld together. Garnish with chopped nuts right before serving.

Tips:

Use pre-made thick hung curd (or Greek yogurt) if you want to skip the multi-hour straining process. Ensure it has zero sourness; fresh, sweet curd yields the best shrikhand base.