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Homemade Yogurt

Angadiz
Prep Time 20 mins
Fermentation 8 hrs
Total Time 8 hrs 20 mins
Course Dairies
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp Plain yogurt culture
  • 1 Litre Plain Milk (unflavored milk)

Instructions
 

  • In a Stainless Steel Sauce Pan, add 1-liter milk.
  • Set the pan on medium heat over a Stovetop for 8-10 mins.
  • Switch off and cool down for 12 minutes.
  • A layer of cream is formed.
  • Check for milk with your fingertip, it should be tolerant hot [about 110 deg F / 43 deg C].
  • Add one Spoon of plain yogurt culture.
  • Stir well and close the lid.
  • Preheat the microwave for 1 minute.
  • Place the pan inside the microwave and leave it for 8 hours for bacterial fermentation of milk.
  • Once the yogurt is ready, transfer it to the refrigerator.
  • Home-made yogurt can be stored and used for up to 15 days.

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Notes

During winter, the milk mixture kept warm in the microwave for 6 - 8 hours creates the perfect environment for the bacteria to grow and thicken the milk to create yogurt.
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