Piyush (A Sweet Drink with Shrikhand)

Maharashtrians always have Shrikhand for festive meals. In addition to serving it with Puri, in Maharashtra, Shrikhand is also transformed into a delicious drink called Piyush.

I first discovered this wonderful drink at Prakash, that venerable food place near Shiv Sena Bhavan, Mumbai, which is home to a traditional Maharashtrian snacks. It was when I went there with my friends from engineering college and since then this drink has become a particular favourite of mine.

Do you want to explore Maharashtra’s wonderful cuisine? Here is a collection of Maharashtrian recipes from my blog.

On a hot summer day, if you are tired, a cold glass of Piyush can instantly energise you.

How to Make Piyush

Ingredients

1. Shrikhand – 1 Cup
2. Cold Buttermilk – 1.5 Cups
3. Cold Milk – 1/2 Cup
4. Sugar – 1/4 Cup (Optional)
5. Cardamom – 2 or 3

Method

1. Crush the cardamom seeds to a rough powder.
2. Add sugar, Shrikhand, milk, buttermilk, and cardamom powder to a blender.
3. Blend for a about 2 minutes.
4. Serve cold.