Shrikhand is a thick, sweetened yogurt, an Indian dessert famous throughout the country. Made on days of religious significance, served at weddings and social functions, shrikhand is traditionally prepared with puri (fried, whole wheat bread) and shrikhand puri is a combination like eggs and bacon. In India, an elaborate process is employed to make this dish. Homemade yogurt (which is way more watery than Greek yogurt) is tied in a cheesecloth overnight. Then, the same cloth is tied around the mouth of pot or bowl in a single layer. A dollop of strained yogurt is plopped on this cheese cloth. Sugar is added. Then with the round motion and pressure of four fingers, the sugar and yogurt are mixed. What drops below into the bowl is a silky-smooth mix of yogurt and sugar. Then the goodies—like saffron, nutmeg, cardamom—are added. But thanks to Greek yogurt, we don't have to do that.

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