Mishti Doi (Sweet Yogurt) - South Asian Recipe

Mishti Doi (Sweet Yogurt)

🌍 South Asian, Bengal Difficulty: ●●●○○

Earthenware pots absorb excess moisture, creating mishti doi's characteristic thick, creamy texture.

Ingredients

• 1 L full-fat milk
• 200 g plain yogurt (starter culture)
• 150 g jaggery or palm sugar (nolen gur if available)
• 1 tbsp sugar (helps browning)

Method

1. Step 1 — Bring milk to boil, then simmer until reduced to 750 ml, stirring constantly.
2. Adding — Add jaggery and sugar; stir until dissolved. Cool to 43°C (110°F) (just warm to touch).
3. Whisking — Whisk in yogurt as starter. Pour into earthenware pots or small ceramic bowls.
4. Setting — Set in warm place 6–8 hours or until firmly set.
5. Refrigerating — Refrigerate 4 hours before serving cold.

Tags: full-fat milk, plain yogurt, jaggery or palm sugar, sugar · Source: Brittani's Almanac