Mishti Doi (Bengali Special)

Ingredients:

•      1 liter full cream/ whole milk

•      3-4 tbsps yogurt

•      250 gms sugar

Method:

•      Boil the milk in a heavy-bottomed pan, on a medium flame till it is reduced to half its original volume. Stir frequently to prevent the milk from scorching. When done, cool the milk till it is just lukewarm.

•      Put the sugar in another pan and heat over a low flame to melt. Allow the sugar to caramalize (brown). Remove from the fire when done, add the reduced milk to this caramalized sugar and mix well to blend.

•      When the milk and sugar are thoroughly mixed, add the yogurt to the mixture and stir gently to mix.

•      Pour into the desired container and keep in a warm dark spot for the Mishti Doi to set. The best taste results are achieved by setting the Mishti Doi in a earthenware pot.

•      When the Mishti Doi has set and is firm, chill for a few hours and serve.