Mishti Doi is a thickened, reddish-coloured yoghurt sweetened with jaggery used as a snack or dessert in India. It is not usually made at home, it is usually bought. It is sold in small, unglazed clay pots. The unglazed pots absorb any excess water that comes out after the dessert has set. The yoghurt gets…
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Bhapa Doi
Bhapa Doi is an unsweetened Bengali dessert which is essentially steamed yoghurt. It has the texture and consistency of soft cheesecake. It has a sweet, mild taste. Cooking Tips 1 1/4 cups (10 fluid ounces / 300ml) evaporated milk (aka condensed milk in the UK) 1 3/4 cup (14 oz / 400g) of Doi (or…
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