Making curd or yogurt is very easy. Anyone can make it at home. Following are the ingredients you will need to prepare curd/yogurt
1. Plain Milk(half gallon, I usually prefer full cream, but one can use any variety)
2. Starter(it is just little amount of curd/yogurt from last batch)
Method:
I put around half gallon of milk in a glass bowl and microwave it for about 15-20 mins(depends on the power of microwave). The intention is to boil it and then I allow it to cool down and keep checking in between with clean hands. I usually dip my finger(washed) in it to check temperature of milk. when it in between around 95-115 degrees fahrenheit. One can use thermometer scale for it, but I usually check with my finger. It should not be very hot or cold, just about the right one where you can bear the heat. It is the right time to add the starter, which is few teaspoons of curd/yogurt. I usually put 4-5 teaspoons and stir the whole milk. Cover it with lid and put it in the oven with light on. Light will help to provide it enough heat, otherwise in winters the temperature will allow it to cool down very fast and it will not settle properly.
Note: As starter one can use the plain store bought yogurt, but because it contains gelatin, it will come along in the next few batches. Better to get a starter from your friends.
1. Plain Milk(half gallon, I usually prefer full cream, but one can use any variety)
2. Starter(it is just little amount of curd/yogurt from last batch)
Method:
I put around half gallon of milk in a glass bowl and microwave it for about 15-20 mins(depends on the power of microwave). The intention is to boil it and then I allow it to cool down and keep checking in between with clean hands. I usually dip my finger(washed) in it to check temperature of milk. when it in between around 95-115 degrees fahrenheit. One can use thermometer scale for it, but I usually check with my finger. It should not be very hot or cold, just about the right one where you can bear the heat. It is the right time to add the starter, which is few teaspoons of curd/yogurt. I usually put 4-5 teaspoons and stir the whole milk. Cover it with lid and put it in the oven with light on. Light will help to provide it enough heat, otherwise in winters the temperature will allow it to cool down very fast and it will not settle properly.
Note: As starter one can use the plain store bought yogurt, but because it contains gelatin, it will come along in the next few batches. Better to get a starter from your friends.
