Description

If there is one dessert that defines the culinary soul of Bengal, it is Mishti Doi. Far superior to store-bought flavored yogurts, this is a traditional delicacy that combines the richness of slow-cooked milk with the deep, earthy sweetness of caramelized sugar.

Whether you are finishing a spicy Sunday mutton curry or celebrating a festive occasion, no Bengali meal is complete without a scoop of this cool, velvety treat. We bring you the authentic taste of Kolkata, fermented to perfection in traditional clay pots.

Unlike commercial yogurts that use gelatin or artificial thickeners, our Mishti Doi is a labor of love and science. It is an art form mastered over generations.

• The Caramelization Process: The signature reddish-brown color (known as the “lal doi” look) comes from caramelizing pure sugar to the perfect degree before adding it to the milk. This gives the yogurt a subtle nutty, toffee-like flavor profile that distinguishes it from regular sweet curds.

• The “Matir Bhar” (Clay Pot) Technique: We ferment our yogurt in porous earthen pots. The clay absorbs the excess water from the milk, resulting in a dense, spoon-thick consistency that is creamy, not runny. Furthermore, the pot imparts a distinct earthy aroma (sondha gondho) that plastic containers simply cannot replicate.

• Pure Ingredients: Made with full-fat milk, high-quality sugar (or seasonal Gur), and active yogurt cultures. No preservatives, no artificial colors.