Mishti Doi

Mishti Doi, a sweet fermented yoghurt dish popular in Bengal, is not only delicious but also good for your health.

The health benefits of yoghurt are well-documented, and the fermentation process of making mishti doi adds even more probiotics, which are beneficial for gut health.

Mishti Doi is also a good source of protein and calcium and can be a part of a healthy diet. So, not only is mishti doi tasty, but it is also good for you.

• Preparation time- 12-14 hours
• Cooking time- 30 minutes 
• Total time- 12 hours 30 minutes to 14 hours 30 minutes 
• Servings- 2 people

Ingredients-

• Almond Milk- 200ml
• Green Chilli Stalks- 2-3
• Soaked Saffron- ½ tbsp
• Coconut Jaggery- ½ cup

Garnish-

• Nuts of your choice (Almond/Pistachio/Cashews)- 2 tbsp
• Saffron Strands- 7-8 nos

Procedure-

• Pour a small amount of almond milk into a pan.
• Heat the milk over low heat until it is warm.
• Take the green chilli stalks and add them to the warm milk.
• Let it sit for at least 7-8 hours or depending on the heat.
• You will see the milk getting curdled and turning into curd.
• Boil Almond Milk in a pan.
• As you boil the milk, add in the soaked saffron. Once you’ve reached the desired consistency, take it off the heat and add in coconut jaggery.
• Take an earthen pot, and add the previously prepared almond milk curd along with the saffron-soaked almond milk.
• Keep it aside for 4-5 hours.
• Once Mishti Doi is prepared, garnish with finely chopped nuts and saffron strands.