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The Bengalis are famous for their sweet preparations and Mishti Doi is among their most well known desserts.Misti Doi is a sweet yogurt. This type of yogurt is common in the states of Orissa and West Bengal in India, and in Bangladesh. It is made with milk and sugar, while also using yogurt and curd. Sweetened Curd (Mishti doi) though a very popular dessert throughout Bangladesh and India.
Ingredients:
Full Cream Milk (Dudh): 1ltr
Sugar (Chini): 8 tablespoon
Yogurt (Dahi): 1 tablespoon
1 Earthen pot (optional)
How to Cook:
Pour the milk in a thick bottom vessel and start heating over low flame
As it starts boiling add 4 tablespoons of sugar and keep on simmering till the volume is reduced to little less than half
Take the remaining sugar with 2 tablespoons of water and heat till the sugar melts and attains a golden brown color
Gradually add the molten sugar over the milk and boil for another 15 minutes over low flame
Take out of flame and let it become lukewarm
Pour the milk over the earthen pot and add the yogurt
Keep the pot in a cool dry place, and let the yogurt set over night
After 8-10 hours it is ready to serve, you may preserve it in refrigerator for 5-6 days. For some soothing affect to cool your mind you can add raison, Kashewnuts etc. as you like.
