How to Make Indian Style Curd at Home
Learn how to make delicious, tangy curd at home with this easy Indian recipe. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect as a side dish or as an ingredient in your favorite dishes. Follow our step-by-step instructions and enjoy the taste of fresh curd.
Ingredients
- 1 liter of full-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons of live active culture curd (dahi)
- Salt, to taste
- Roasted cumin powder (jeera powder) (optional)
- Finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (dhania patta) (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 liter of full-fat milk in a pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
- Once the milk comes to a boil, turn off the heat and let it cool to 43-46°C (110-115°F). Use a cooking thermometer to check the temperature.
- In a separate bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of curd with a small amount of the warm milk until it's smooth and creamy.
- Pour the curd mixture back into the pot of warm milk and stir gently to combine.
- Add salt to taste and mix well.
- Cover the pot with a lid and place it in a warm spot in your kitchen, like an oven with the light turned on or a warm cupboard.
- Leave the mixture undisturbed for 6-8 hours, or until it thickens and becomes tangy.
- Once the curd has set, give it a stir and add roasted cumin powder and chopped coriander leaves (optional) for extra flavor.
- Refrigerate the curd for at least an hour before serving.
There you have it - a simple recipe for making Indian style curd at home. Serve it as a side dish, use it as an ingredient in your favorite dishes, or enjoy it on its own as a healthy snack.
