Mishti Doi Recipe/Bengali Jaggery Sweetened Yogurt
It is the traditional way of making Mishti Doi which is time taking. You will need almost 6-8 hours depending on the local weather for the yogurt to set. The milk is boiled over the low flame so that it reduces its original volume, then sugar or jaggery or date jaggery is added. Allow the milk to cool for some time just when it is slightly warm then add an active culture of yogurt and mix well. Pour the entire mixture into the earthen pots for 6hrs to 12 hrs or overnight in warm and dry place to set firm and thick. Little caramelized sugar is also added to give reddish brown color if using sugar. But in this case, jaggery gives an amazing color to it.
  • Coursedessert, side dish
  • Cuisineindian
Servings
2
Cook Time Passive Time
20minutes 7-8hours
Servings
2
Cook Time Passive Time
20minutes 7-8hours
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat milk in a pan. Boil it till it reduces to half or one third.
  2. Turn off the gas and allow it to cool for 7-8 minutes. Add jaggery powder or jaggery dissolved in very less water and keep stirring till it gets dissolved completely and mixes well.
  3. Only when it is slightly warm meaning (when you can comfortably dip your finger} then add the yogurt to the milk. Mix well.
  4. Pour it into the earthen pots and leave at a warm dry place for 6-8 hours.
  5. Refrigerate it for 1-2 hours and garnish with any dry fruit of your choice.
  6. Enjoy !
Recipe Notes
Laal Mishti Doi – Bengali Jaggery Sweetened Yogurt
Laal Mishti Doi – Bengali Jaggery Sweetened Yogurt