Bengali Misti Doi: Sweet Yogurt with Cardamom

Name: Bengali Misti Doi: Sweet Yogurt with Cardamom
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups (480ml) Full-fat milk; 1/2 cup (100g) Sugar; 3, seeds removed and crushed Cardamom pods; 2 tbsp (plain yogurt with active cultures) Yogurt culture

A traditional Bengali sweet yogurt made by fermenting milk with sugar and cardamom, chilled to perfection for a soothing dessert.

Cuisine: Indian

Category: Desserts

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

2 cups (480ml) Full-fat milk
1/2 cup (100g) Sugar
3, seeds removed and crushed Cardamom pods
2 tbsp (plain yogurt with active cultures) Yogurt culture

Instructions

Step 1: In a saucepan, combine milk and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture reaches a gentle simmer (do not boil). Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm (110°F/43°C).
Step 2: Stir in crushed cardamom seeds and yogurt culture. Pour mixture into a clean glass jar.
Step 3: Cover jar with a lid or cloth and let sit in a warm place (like an oven with light on) for 8-12 hours until set and slightly thickened.
Step 4: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to chill completely. Serve cold as a dessert.