BENGALI BHAPA DOI

Bhapa Doi or Baked Yogurt is hung curd blendid with milk and condensed milk and baked with a water bath in the oven or steamed on the stove top is must have sweet dish in the Bengali Weddings and special occasions like festivals etc. Bhapa Doi is a very delicious steamed sweet yogurt. Most of the Bengali sweets are made of fresh homemade paneer or with curd. This is such a mouth-watering dessert which is made of condensed milk and yogurt with lots of nuts. It is an amazing dessert dish which is liked by people of all age groups. A very simple, easy and quick dessert. The flavourful  Bhapa Doi is a good option for you when you want to prepare something very tasty and delicious for festivals or kitty party at your place for your friends and family. Everyone will enjoy each bite of this. A perfect dessert to treat your family and friends especially on special occasions.  This recipe is shared by my dear friend Sushma Hiten from Bengaluru, who is very good cook and also a baking queen.

INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup Milk

1 ½ Cup Thick Set Curds [I used Amul]

400 gms Condensed Milk

¼ teaspoon Saffron Strands

¼ teaspoon Cardamom Powder

Chopped nuts for garnishing [pistachios and almonds]

METHOD:

STEP 1 – In a big mixing bowl, add curds and whisk it well until smooth and no lumps.

STEP 2 – Then add milk and condensed milk in it and again whisk well. There should be no lumps. The consistency should be smooth.

STEP 3 – Add saffron and cardamom powder in it and mix it.

STEP 4 – Pour this into individual cups and steam for 15-18 minutes. [see notes]

Here I have steamed in Idli cooker for 15 minutes.

STEP 5 – Cool them completely and then chill in fridge for at least 3-4 hours.

STEP 6 -  Remove from fridge and garnish with chopped nuts and serve.

Serve and enjoy this rich dessert,  Bhapa Doi with your friends and family.

NOTES: * If making in a single bowl then steam it for 30-35 minutes.

              *You can add any fruit puree along with it for an extra flavour and colour.

              *You can bake it in oven, just take care that you have to add water in a baking tray till tha ramekins are half immersed. I will share soon this way.