Shrikhand

Directions

1. 1
   Balance a large sieve over a bowl.
2. 2
   Cut a doubled-up piece of cheesecloth so it is large enough to be tied into a bundle.
3. 3
   Center it in the sieve.
4. 4
   Empty the yogurt into the cheesecloth.
5. 5
   Bring opposite ends together and tie into as tight a bundle as possible.
6. 6
   Put a 2-pound weight on the top.
7. 7
   (Sometimes you need to wait until the yogurt has released a little liquid.
8. 8
   I usually put a saucer on top of the bundle and then the weightoften a canon the plate.)
9. 9
   Leave for 2 hours.
10. 10
    Put the strained yogurt (you should now have about 3 cups) into a bowl.
11. 11
    Add 1 cup sugar.
12. 12
    Mix well and taste.
13. 13
    Add more sugar if you need it.
14. 14
    Cover and refrigerate until needed.