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Bhapa Doi
Serves 4
40 mins
189 KcalBhapa Doi is an oriental dessert of Bengal. It is a steamed yoghurt pudding that is rich, creamy, and easy to make. With the texture of cheesecake but a lighter, more melt-in-your-mouth feel, this fantastic sweet treat is made with just a handful of essential ingredients - making it perfect for any occasion. This simple Bhapa Doi recipe only needs thick yoghurt, condensed milk, and a hint of cardamom for flavour. Bhapa Doi is prepared by blending yoghurt and condensed milk into a smooth, silky batter. A pinch of cardamom powder or saffron strands adds an understated fragrance. This mixture is poured into small bowls or ramekins and then steam-cooked. The result is dense yet creamy, satisfying, and indulgent in texture. Slowly steaming gives it a caramelised sweetness. Serve Bhapa Doi chilled, garnished with chopped nuts like almond or pistachio for texture and flavour. This dessert is a good choice for any festival as it can be prepared early and stored in the fridge for a while. With this quintessential & authentic Bhapa Doi recipe, you are sure to be able to enjoy a traditional Bengali dessert with minimum fuss. Bhapa Doi is a real treat, whether you are a first-timer or an Indian sweets fan. It has a rich taste accompanied by a creamy texture.
Ingredients required for Bhapa Doi
- 1 cup curd
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 cup condensed milk
- Sugar
Cooking steps for Bhapa Doi
- 1In a huge mixing bowl, add thick yoghurt, sweetened condensed milk, regular milk, sugar, and cardamom powder.
- 2Mix it till smooth and creamy, making sure that sugar dissolves fully.
- 3Once you have the mixture ready, prepare your steaming moulds.
- 4Lightly grease the moulds with a bit of oil or butter so that the Bhapa Doi does not stick to the sides and comes out smoothly as soon as it sets.
- 5Put the creamy yoghurt mixture in the greased moulds and fill three quarters since it will expand slightly when it is being steamed.
- 6Once the moulds are filled, cover it with a foil.
- 7Place the foil-covered moulds in the steamer, and the water level should be just below their levels so the pudding will get steamed instead of boiling.
- 8Cover the steamer with a lid and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of Bhapa Dois you have in your moulds.
- 9Check if the bhapa dois are done by inserting a knife in the middle. A clean knife indicates that you're good to go.
- 10Take out the moulds from the steamer carefully and let them rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.
- 11Refrigerate it for a couple of hours till the pudding sets and gets firm.
- 12Now, carefully invert the inverted mould over the serving plate.
- 13You can tenderly tap the mould if you let go of a gong sound. Bhapa Doi will now be smooth on top, caramelised, and ready for serving.
- 14Your Bhapa Doi is prepared to be served. The dessert must have a creamy, velvet-like texture with a tangy flavour of yoghurt.
- 15Top it with a few strands of saffron or chopped pistachios, or serve with honey drizzled on the top.
- 16Bhapa Doi is a refreshing and indulgent dessert to savour at tea time or after a heavy meal. It is a perfect treat for occasions or family gatherings.
FAQs
What is Bhapa Doi?
Bhapa Doi is the traditional Bengali dessert, meaning it's made from thickened yoghurt, sweetened with sugar or jaggery, and flavoured with cardamom. Bengali has "bhapa", which means steamed, and "doi", which means yoghurt. Bhapa Doi is typically cool, making it a refreshing dessert.
How is Bhapa Doi Different from regular yoghurt?
The primary difference between Bhapa Doi and ordinary yoghurt is the mode of preparation and taste. The difference between regular yoghurt and Bhapa Doi is that the latter is a steamed, cooked version, with sugar added for sweetness and cardamom for flavour - making for a rich, custard-like texture in the day. The yoghurt thickens and intensifies its flavour through steaming, unlike the standard creamy and sour yoghurt, which does not contain additional sugars or spices. Bhapa Doi also is denser in consistency compared to regular yoghurt; it is more of a dessert.
How to make Bhapa Doi at home?
To make Bhapa Doi at home, you need full-fat yoghurt, sugar or jaggery, cardamom, and a pinch of saffron (if used). Start mixing the yoghurt with sugar and cardamom in a bowl. Pour the mixture into a small ramekin or heatproof dish and foil it. Steam for about 30-40 minutes until it thickens and sets. Let it cool and store it in the fridge for a few hours before serving. For added flavour and texture, you can top it with crushed pistachios or almonds.
