VegWest Bengal
Mishti doi
Caramel and curd, set overnight. Patience, but make it sweet.
50 minTime
6 gProtein each
mildSpice
Why it sets in clayMake it your way
Grandma's wayThe original. Handle with reverence.
The original170kcalsame
6 gproteinsame
0 gfibresame
50minutessame
Milk1 litre, full cream
Sugar½ cup, divided
Water1 tbsp
Curd (plain yogurt, natural yoghurt)2 tbsp set curd, as starterMethod
- 1Boil the milk and reduce on medium heat, stirring often, to about two thirds.
- 2In another pan, caramelise half the sugar with the water.
- 3Off the heat, carefully pour a ladle of hot milk into the caramel and stir. Tip it back into the milk with the rest of the sugar.
- 4Cool the milk until lukewarm, then whisk in the starter curd.
- 5Pour into a clay pot or bowls, cover and leave in a warm spot for 8 to 10 hours.
- 6Chill for 2 hours before serving.
Serve it like thisServe in small bowls, warm or chilled as it likes best, with a few chopped nuts on top.