{"id":"recipe_a10fcab826","slug":"mishti-doi-sweet-yogurt","title":"Mishti Doi (Sweet Yogurt)","description":"A classic Bengali fermented sweet yogurt made with reduced milk and caramelized sugar, traditionally set in earthen pots for a thick, velvety texture and distinct smoky sweetness.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":520,"activeMinutes":40},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 liter full-fat milk","name":"Milk","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":4.2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"full-fat","notes":"Whole milk works best for a creamy texture","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 cup sugar for sweetening","name":"Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"For the milk base","group":"Sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tablespoons sugar for caramel","name":"Sugar","quantity":25,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"To create the characteristic brown color","group":"Sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/4 cup thick yogurt (starter culture)","name":"Yogurt","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"thick/hung","notes":"Must contain active cultures","group":"Culture","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring the milk to a boil and simmer until it reduces by about one-third of its original volume.","group":"Milk Preparation","title":"Bring the milk to a boil and simmer","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Milk Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the 100g (1/2 cup) of sugar to the reduced milk and stir until completely dissolved. Keep the milk warm on low heat.","group":"Milk Preparation","title":"Add the 100g of sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Milk Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a separate small pan, heat 25g (2 tbsp) of sugar on medium heat without any water. Let it melt and turn into a deep golden-brown caramel. Be careful not to burn it.","group":"Caramelization","title":"Heat 25g of sugar","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Caramelization"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Slowly pour a ladle of the warm milk into the caramel pan, stirring constantly. The caramel might harden but will eventually dissolve. Pour this caramel-milk mixture back into the main pot of milk and whisk well.","group":"Caramelization","title":"Slowly pour a ladle of the warm milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Caramelization"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Allow the milk to cool until it is lukewarm, approximately 43°C (110°F). If it is too hot, it will kill the cultures; if too cold, it won't set.","group":"Setting","title":"Allow the milk to cool","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Setting"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Whisk the yogurt starter until smooth and add it to the lukewarm milk. Whisk thoroughly to ensure it is evenly distributed.","group":"Setting","title":"Whisk the yogurt starter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Setting"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Pour the mixture into earthen pots or a glass bowl. Cover with a lid or foil. Place in a warm, draft-free place for 8-12 hours until set.","group":"Setting","title":"Pour the mixture","timerMinutes":480,"sourceTitle":"Setting"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Once set, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled.","group":"Serving","title":"Once set, refrigerate","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Using an earthen pot (clay pot) is highly recommended as it absorbs excess moisture, resulting in a thicker yogurt. Ensure the yogurt starter is at room temperature and well-whisked before adding.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Bengali"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","noCook"],"equipment":["heavy-bottomed pan","whisk","earthen pots","small frying pan"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"serving","note":"Approximately 150ml per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Mishti Doi must be made at least 12 hours in advance to allow for setting and chilling."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep refrigerated in the same pot it was set in. Keep covered to prevent the surface from drying out.","reheatingNotes":"Do not reheat. 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