Stewed Apricots With Shrikhand

Tie the yogurt in a muslin cloth over night and allow the whey to drain away completely.

Bring 2 cups water to boil in an open pan and add apricots.

Add the saffron water and cook on simmer for about 20 minutes till the apricots are soft and plump.

Take out 2 cups of the drained yogurt, (shrikhand )add all the sugar and whisk until fluffy.

Leave to chill in the refrigerator.

The apricots may be cooked by now. Remove them to a plate and chill in the refrigerator.

Put the shrikhand into a stemmed glass.

Put stewed apricots on the top.

:- Garnish with pistachios and mint leaves.