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Easy Bhapa Doi Recipe With Condensed Milk
Sneha Paul

Easy Bhapa Doi Recipe With Condensed Milk

Mahalaya Special! Bhapa doi, a traditional Bengali steamed yoghurt to kickstart the Pujo season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Bengali, Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dahi/curd/yoghurt
  • 1 cup condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp saffron milk add a pinch of saffron to hot milk, keep aside to cool down
  • ΒΌ tsp green cardamom powder
  • Chopped almonds as required

Method
 

To make hung curd:
  1. Place a strainer over a bowl. Line it with a cloth.
  2. Pour the curd into it. Bring the edges of the cloth towards the centre. Fold it well and place something heavy over the top. You can also tie a knot and hang it. Allow the whey/water to drain for 2 hours.
To make bhapa doi:
  1. Transfer the hung curd to a bowl.
  2. Whisk well until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Add condensed milk. Mix well until smooth. Make sure there are no lumps.
  4. Add saffron milk and cardamom powder. Mix well.
  5. Transfer it to a bowl. Tap the bowl a few times.
  6. Cover it with aluminium foil.
  7. Bring water to a boil in a pot/steamer.
  8. Place the bowl in it and cover with the lid.
  9. Allow it to steam on medium to high flame for 20-25 minutes.
  10. Check if it has set and then take it out.
  11. Let it cool down to room temperature.
  12. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  13. Garnish it with chopped almonds.
  14. Bhapa doi is ready to serve!