Easy Mishti Dahi (Bengali Sweet Yogurt)

Bengal’s legendary mishti doi at home — caramelised, creamy, and set to perfection. Only three ingredients. Watch the full step-by-step video, then follow the recipe card below.

Easy Mishti Dahi (Bengali Sweet Yogurt)

Bengal's legendary mishti doi at home — caramelised, creamy, and set to perfection. Only three ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 litre full-fat milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp curd starter
  • Pistachios

Method
 

  1. Reduce the milk by a third, stirring often.
  2. Caramelise 1/4 cup sugar until deep amber; carefully add it to the warm milk.
  3. Stir in the remaining sugar; cool until just warm to touch.
  4. Whisk in the curd starter and pour into clay pots.
  5. Set in a warm place for 6-8 hours, then chill. Garnish with pistachios.

Video

Notes

Clay pots absorb water and give mishti doi its thick, iconic texture.