The Dessert in Earthen Vessel: Sweet Curd

by | Jan 5, 2023 | Sweet Tooth

Traditional Khichuri hobe

Cravings for sweets can lead one to binge on sweets and desserts, which is not advisable. Who doesn’t want to gorge on their favourite sweets and not gain weight? Thinking of what it could be?

There is always a healthy alternative to enjoying sweets. Sweet Curd which is also known as ‘Mishti Doi’ is a famous classic Bengali dessert. In Bengali ‘Mishti’ means ‘Sweet’ and ‘Doi’ means ‘Curd’. This classic dessert is made of milk, curd culture and sugar or jaggery.

 Sweet Curd is one of the go-to dishes for Bengali people. It is set in earthen vessels as it absorbs its fragrance and flavours of it. It is fermented sweet curd, thus it is an excellent probiotic. It has anti-inflammatory properties and it is also beneficial for digestive issues.

Now, the question arises in mind what is a probiotic? Probiotics is a living bacteria and it is known as internal healers. These benefits human health and act as an aid for digestion. Probiotics are also good for the intestine and it helps to eliminate toxins from the body.

Have anyone ever thought about these health benefits while having a pot of sweet curd?

Sweet curd is easy to digest and it melts in the mouth within no time. It is high in protein and one of the most delicious desserts that one can have.

As it is made with fermented milk, the process of making Sweet Curd is time-consuming. The full-fat milk needs to be heated for a long time and gradually add sugar into it.

From children to adults everyone like sweet curd. It is served on every occasion like- weddings, anniversaries, get together, parties and many more. Nowadays, people are very conscious about their health and they choose sweet curd over any other dessert. The popularity of sweet curd is going higher among people from every corner of the world. 

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