Yogurt Preparations

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Yogurt is more commonly known as curds in India. In Hindi we call it दही (dahi). It is one of the best sources of calcium for vegetarians. It is also rich in protein.

Yogurt is made by natural bacterial fermentation of milk. In this process the lactose of milk converts into lactic acid and this makes yogurt more easily digestible than milk.

Yogurt dishes are very suitable for hot Indian climate and go very well with hot curries.

What is Raita?

Raita is a yogurt based Indian dish. It is a coolant and can be a combination of herbs, fruits or vegetables mixed in beaten yogurt. It is generally served as an accompaniment to the spicy main dishes.

How to make Curd/Yogurt?

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This is an easy to follow recipe to make curd/yogurt at home!!

Mango Strawberry Yogurt Mango Strawberry Yogurt- Yogurt (In India it is known as Curd/Dahi) is a good source of Protein and calcium. It is also a very good digestive and is also considered as a coolant. This dessert is somewhat like parfait but it is much lighter… This light dessert is made with fresh fruits, yogurt, honey, and nuts. You can choose the fruits as per taste and availability. ....
Dahi_Ki_Gujhiya

Dahi ki Gujhiya -Dahi ki Gujhiya are stuffed lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt (dahi/ curds) . This is a royal Rajasthani dish made for festivals and other special occasions. Many of my readers were asking for the recipe of this authentic Indian delicacy, so let’s make dahi ki gujhiya for Diwali…..

Mango Lassi Mango Lassi- Lassi is a very famous yogurt based drink. Sweet Lassi is made by blending yogurt (curds/ dahi) with either milk or water and sugar. Mango lassi is very popular in western world. To be frank, I first tasted Mango lassi outside India. This is a very easy and delicious recipe for mango lassi…..
Shrikhand Shrikhand- Shrikhand is a traditional dessert from Western India. This dessert is made with yogurt (curd/ dahi). Yogurt is tied in a muslin cloth and hung for hours to drain off the water and the resulting creamy and thick yogurt is beaten with sugar , garnished with saffron, cardamoms, and dry fruits. I have tried …
Moong dal Dahi Vada Moong dal dahi vadas - Moong dal dahi vadas are light and yummy variety of vadas. Vadas are deep fried balls of lentil paste. In dahi (curd/yogurt) vada, fried lentil balls are soaked in the warm water to remove the oil. Then they are soaked in dahi (curd) for......
Lauki Ka Raita Lauki Ka Raita -This is another yummy preparation from the healthy bottle gourd ( lauki) . This is a good coolant and can be served anytime with any meal.
Cucumber Raita Cucumber Raita -Cucumber is a very good coolant. It is a good source of vitamin A and C. It is also rich in minerals. With yogurt it makes a perfect raita, delicious and nutritious.
Pineapple Raita Pineapple Raita -Pineapple is one of the most popular tropical fruit. Pineapple is rich in vitamin C , it also has fibers, and enzymes that are good for the digestive system and helps in maintaining ideal weight and balanced nutrition.
Boondi Raita Boondi Raita -The word boondi has come from a Hindi  word Boond means drop. Boondis are small deep fried balls of gram flour. This raita goes very well with vegetable Biryani, and also with poori and aloo tamatar ka rasa.
Mix Veg Raita

Mix Veg Raita-This Raita is made with cucumber, tomatoes, chopped onions and flavored with herbs. Mix vegetable raita goes very well with plain paratha. It can also be served with dal and rice.

Mattha

Mattha -This is a very healthy, and delicious drink can be served any time. It is a very good coolant, especially for the summer time. It helps in fighting the hot wind of burning summer afternoons .
Dahi ke Aloo

Dahi ke Aloo -This is a special, delicious, delicacy for the days of fasting.Dahi ke aloo can also be served as accompaniment with regular meal; top with sev or some other crispies.
dahi vada

Dahi Vada -Vadas are deep fried balls of lentil paste. In dahi (curd/yogurt) vada, fried lentil balls are soaked in the warm water to remove the oil. Then they are soaked in dahi (curd) for 3-4 hours so the vadas absorb the dahi . It is a delicious and healthy chaat item. This can be served with main course too.
Kesariya Lassi

Kesariya Lassi - Lassi is a very popular, yogurt(curd) based drink from India. This is a special lassi from the birth place of God Krishna .This has lot of Saffron in it and has very nice aroma too.