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Mishti Doi (Sweet Set Yogurt)

Name: Mishti Doi (Sweet Set Yogurt)
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 l Milk; 150 g Sugar; 2 tbsp Yogurt, plain, at room temperature, as starter culture

45 min Medium 6 servings

Serves 6 · Total 45 min · Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

Updated on 28 October 2026

Photo: RockyMasum / CC BY-SA 4.0

Milk reduced and caramelised with sugar, set with a little starter yogurt in clay pots overnight until it turns thick, custard-like and faintly caramel-brown. Bogura's version is nationally famous, and every Bengali sweet shop sells its own.

Quick answer: 45 min in total · serves 6 · main ingredients: Milk, Sugar, Yogurt · amounts in metric and US

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Ingredients

Metric US

1 l 4.2 cup Milk
150 g 0.75 cup Sugar
2 tbsp 2 tbsp Yogurt, plain, at room temperature, as starter culture

Steps

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Put half the sugar in a dry, heavy pan and melt it on low heat until it turns a deep amber caramel.
⏱ Making the caramel · 5 min
Carefully pour in the milk (it will bubble up); stir until the caramel fully dissolves.
Add the remaining sugar and simmer, stirring often, until the milk reduces by about a third and thickens slightly.
⏱ Reducing the milk · 20 min
Cool the milk until it is lukewarm, about 40-45 C (you can comfortably hold a clean finger in it for 10 seconds). Hot milk kills the culture.
Whisk in the starter yogurt thoroughly until evenly mixed.
Pour into small clay pots or a glass bowl, cover, and leave undisturbed in a warm place until set: usually 8 to 12 hours or overnight, longer in cool weather. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
⏱ Setting overnight · 600 min

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Mishti Doi (Sweet Set Yogurt) take to make?

Mishti Doi (Sweet Set Yogurt) takes about 45 minutes in total. That is about 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does this Mishti Doi (Sweet Set Yogurt) recipe serve?

This version serves 6. The Degchi app has a servings scaler if you need more or fewer portions.

What ingredients do I need for Mishti Doi (Sweet Set Yogurt)?

You need Milk, Sugar, Yogurt.

Is Mishti Doi (Sweet Set Yogurt) difficult?

Degchi rates it Medium, with 6 steps in the method; steps that need timing have a built-in timer in cook mode.

Is Mishti Doi (Sweet Set Yogurt) halal, vegetarian or eggless?

It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.

What will I probably need to buy for Mishti Doi (Sweet Set Yogurt)?

Fresh items you will probably need to buy: milk, yogurt. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: sugar.

Any tips for making Mishti Doi (Sweet Set Yogurt)?

Do not move or stir the pots while the yogurt is setting — any disturbance stops it from firming up properly. Starter and warmth: use a live, lightly tangy plain yogurt as the starter. Set it for 10-12 hours somewhere warm and still. In cold weather, an oven that was warmed and then switched off, or a wrapped insulated box, works well.