Dessert

Sikarni

Name: Sikarni
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: nepali
Ingredients: 500 g plain yogurt full-fat, strained; 30 g powdered sugar; 0.5 tsp cardamom powder; 10 g pistachio chopped (optional); 10 g almond sliced (optional); 0.2 g saffron threads (optional)

Sikarni is a traditional Nepali dessert made from thick, creamy yogurt. It's lightly sweetened, spiced with cardamom, and often garnished with nuts and fruit. This refreshing dish is perfect after a spicy meal or as a light treat.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 2 hr 10 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 135 kcal

VegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

500 gplain yogurt, full-fat, strained
30 gpowdered sugar
0.5 tspcardamom powder

garnish

10 gpistachio, chopped(optional)
10 galmond, sliced(optional)
0.2 gsaffron threads(optional)

Equipment

bowl · fine-mesh sieve · spoon · mixing bowl · cheesecloth

The method

Step by step

1
Place a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl and line it with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the cheesecloth is large enough to drape over the yogurt.
2
Pour the plain yogurt into the lined sieve.
About 1 min
3
Cover the yogurt and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours, to allow the whey to drain and the yogurt to thicken.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: The longer it drains, the thicker the sikarni will be.
4
Discard the drained whey and transfer the thickened yogurt to a mixing bowl.
About 1 min
5
Add the powdered sugar and cardamom powder to the yogurt.
6
Gently fold the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Do not overmix, as it can make the yogurt runny.
7
Spoon the sikarni into individual serving bowls.
About 1 min
8
Garnish with chopped pistachio, sliced almond, and saffron threads, if using.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: For best flavor, serve chilled.

Per serving

Nutrition

71%Score

Calories: 134.8kcal
Protein: 5.4g
Carbs: 14.8g
Fat: 6.5g
Fibre: 0.6g
Sugar: 13.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover sikarni in an airtight container in the refrigerator.