Bhapa Doi (Steamed Yoghurt)

There were days as a kid, i always wondered about Ma’s life, the hardships, friends, her classmates, and her answer to most of the questions about their whereabouts, were “janina re” or I don”t know. The child in me used to feel bad and believed that it won’t happen to me.

Little did i know that, universe was smiling from far.

Today, in my adultverse, I have made thousands of friends, drifted apart from hundreds, evolved into different version at every intersection. Even with the wave of connectivity that my generation have access to, I hardly have connection with my classmates or know about them. So Ma’s Janina wasn’t because lack of connection, but just an indication of growing up and being a version of yourself everyday.

As much as its about living the life, its also about leaving the life ❤️ .

Khejur Gur Doi or Steamed Yoghurt with Palm Jaggery for our own journey of unearthing

 Ingredients:

• 1 cup thick yogurt (hung curd or Greek yogurt)

• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

• 1/2 cup full-fat milk (or cream for extra richness)

• 2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

• Chopped pistachios, almonds, or saffron (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prep the Yogurt Base:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and creamy.

• Add condensed milk, full-fat milk, sugar, and cardamom powder.

• Whisk until fully combined and silky. No lumps!

2. Pour & Steam:

• Pour the mixture into small ramekins or a heatproof dish.

• Cover each with foil to prevent water from dripping onto the yogurt.

• Steam in a steamer or in a large pot with a lid (place ramekins on a stand/trivet and add some water at the base).

🔆 Steam for 20–25 minutes on medium heat, or until the yogurt sets (it should have a slight wobble in the center, like custard).

3. Cool & Chill:

• Remove from heat, let it cool to room temp.

• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for best texture.

4. Garnish & Serve:

• Top with slivered nuts, saffron strands, or even a few rose petals for a luxe touch.

Tips:

• Want a flavor twist? Add a spoon of fruit puree (like mango or strawberry) into the mix before steaming.

• Want it baked instead of steamed? Bake at 170°C (340°F) in a water bath for ~25 mins.