Sweet Rabdi nut Yogurt

 

Yogurt can be made with various processes, traditional (fully fermented without any cooking), bhape (steamed) and baked. There is another one which is more like a cheat sheet called instant yogurt. 
Traditionally milk is boiled over low flame for a good amount of time to reduce to its original volume; then date palm jaggery is added and bring the milk to warm temperature. Then active culture of yogurt is mixed with the sweet milk and the entire mixture is kept in earthen pots for 6hrs to 12 hrs (depending on local weather) in warm & dry place like near oven/gas. 

How do you make it? 

Ingredients:

2 litre full cream milk

1 cup nuts (almonds, pistachio)

1 cup Sugar 

Half cup curd

Instructions

Soak the nuts in a bowl of water for at least 12 hours, but I recommend 24 hours. The longer they soak, the softer they will be, and the more smooth they will blend.

After 24hours, blend until very smooth! (This may take a few minutes).  If you’d like, you can strain the mixture through a cheesecloth to remove any other grit, 

Bring the milk to boil with 1/2 cup of sugar. Add blending nuts. Keep Stir constantly Otherwise it will stick to the pan. Reduce it to half of its quantity. Each time you boil the milk, remove the skim with a spoon and keep it aside.

Now put 1/2 of the sugar with a splash of water in another pan. Caramelize it on a medium to low flame. Make sure you don't burn it when caramelizing. You can see the sugar melts and changes it's color to brown gradually.

Add the boiled milk to the caramelized sugar carefully. Put the flame low initially and stir till the sugar completely dissolves.

Let the milk cool down to lukewarm temperature. But don't allow the cream layer to set on the top. So stir it.

You can transfer into two bowls to bring down the temperature. When it is in right temperature, add whisked yogurt and mix. Don't add yogurt when the milk is hot, it will curdle. Add the skim, and more nuts.

Put in a bowl and keep it on warm place by covering well for at least 12 hours.

Once set, refrigerate it for a couple of hours and serve chilled.

Make and enjoy this yummy recipe with your family and friends.

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