Mishti Doi
A creamy and caramelized sweet yogurt dessert from Bengal, made with milk, sugar, and yogurt.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed pan
- Whisk
- Earthen pots or glass bowl
Ingredients
- 1 liter full-fat milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh yogurt
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder optional
Instructions
- Heat milk in a pan and reduce it to half the volume.
- Caramelize sugar in a separate pan and mix it into the milk.
- Let the milk cool to lukewarm, then add yogurt and mix.
- Pour the mixture into pots and allow it to set in a warm place for 6-8 hours.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh yogurt for effective fermentation.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Setting in earthen pots enhances the flavor and texture.
