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Mishti Doi (Bengali Sweetened Yogurt)

Mishti dol is a traditional Bengali dish. Caramelized sugar is the secret to it.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yoghurt, whisked
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. 1
    Place a heavy-bottomed pan on the heat. Add milk, and warm it on medium heat.
  2. 2
    Keep aside ⅓ of the sugar and add the rest of sugar to the milk.
  3. 3
    Reduce the heat and continue to heat the milk until it reduces by half. Remove from the heat and and keep aside.
  4. 4
    Add the remaining sugar to another pan over medium heat. Allow the sugar to get warm and then melt. You will gradually notice the sugar browning and caramelizing.
  5. 5
    When it gets to the point of a golden bubbly mixture, add a tablespoon of water in the caramelized sugar and then pour this mixture into the heavy-bottomed pan with milk. Stir well until combined.
  6. 6
    Once milk cools off, add the whisked yoghurt, stir well and pour the mixture into earthen pots.
  7. 7
    Let the doi set in a warm place for few hours. Once set, refrigerate and serve chilled.
Category
Desserts

Dietary Information

Halal
Kosher
Vegetarian