Sikarni (Spiced Sweet Yogurt-Pistachio Dessert)

Sikarni (Spiced Sweet Yogurt-Pistachio Dessert)


1. In a large bowl, mix yogurt and sour cream together.

2. Pour the yogurt mixture into a large colander with a cheese cloth liner.

3. Allow draining for about 12 hours.

4. Transfer the mixture into a mixing bowl.

5. Dissolve saffron, if used, in luke warm cream.

6. To the yogurt mixture add sugar, cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, dissolved saffron, and pistachio nuts; fold in thoroughly.

7. Chill overnight in refrigerator.

8. To serve, scoop a cup of chilled dessert into a serving plate, topped with a generous amount of unsalted, shelled, whole pistachio nuts.

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