Name: Kesar Pista Muffin with Srikhand frosting recipe by Runa Ganguly at BetterButter
Prep time: 250 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For Srikhand frosting:; 500 gms Curd; 2 tbsn sugar; 1 tsn chopped pistachios; 1/2 tsn saffron strands; For muffins:; 100 gms melted butter; 100 gms sweetened condensed milk; 150 gms all purpose flour; 1 tsn saffron strands; 2 tbsn milk; 1 tsn baking powder

ABOUT Kesar Pista Muffin with Srikhand frosting RECIPE

kesar and pistas are the two important ingredients used to prepare every mouthwatering Indian sweet/ dessert. Using the goodness of these two to create muffins only results in a delectable and unforgettable combination

Ingredients Serving: 6

For Srikhand frosting:
500 gms Curd
2 tbsn sugar
1 tsn chopped pistachios
1/2 tsn saffron strands
For muffins:
100 gms melted butter
100 gms sweetened condensed milk
150 gms all purpose flour
1 tsn saffron strands
2 tbsn milk
1 tsn baking powder

Instructions

For Srikhand, tie 500 gms curd into a muslin cloth to drain water
Squeeze the excess water dripping & place the mix in the bowl
Strain the excess water for 4 hours minimum by placing a heavy object on the curd mix
Place the hung curd obtained in a bowl & add 2 tbsn sugar and whisk well to get our Srikhand ready
Keep aside srikhand to be used for frosting. Keep 1 tsn saffron stands soaked in 2 tbn warm milk
In a bowl combine 100 gms melted butter and 100 ml sweetened condensed milk and mix well
Add 1 full tbsn curd and blend all ingredients well
Pour in the saffron milk resting and combine well
Add 2 tbsn chopped pistachios and mix
Add 1 tsn baking powder and start adding 150 gms all purpose flour bit by bit by folding in well
Fill up muffin cups by pouring in the batter prepared using a piping bag
Bake at 200 degree celcius for 20 minutes or until done
Once muffins cool,complete the frosting using Srikhand prepared & TOP with 1 tsn chopped pistachios
Place a few strands of saffron to finish the frosting.
Enjoy the yummy kesar pista muffin!

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