Comments on Bong Mom's CookBook: Bhapa Doi -- Steamed Sweet Yogurt

Hi Sandeepa, I was never a fan of misti doi but de...

2010-08-23T13:13:34.443-04:00

Hi Sandeepa,
I was never a fan of misti doi but decided to try this out anyway for my husbands sake. It was a smash hit all round. Anybody who had it was an instant fan. Thank you for posting this recipe.
-Monica

Bhool_ka_doc Yeah it is really sad isn't it ? At ...

2010-08-23T11:09:58.612-04:00

Bhool_ka_doc

Yeah it is really sad isn't it ? At least that way I am getting to eat my favorite dessert though :)

Bhapa Doi is an age-old bengali dish that was pres...

2010-08-23T08:10:45.598-04:00

Bhapa Doi is an age-old bengali dish that was present even before we Bengalis had dreamt of "condensed milk"or had been acquainted with "greek Yogurt", baking ovens and suchlike. It is sad that today recipie makers like you are promoting these alien methods and ingredients of cooking instead of trying to preserve the old traditional ways.Well, suit yourself anyways..

Just made it this evening. It's still cooling in t...

2010-08-10T21:16:53.028-04:00

Just made it this evening. It's still cooling in the fridge but I had to dig out a scoop before A's bedtime and mmmmm - heavenly!! Thank you for yet another super-easy and delicious dessert!

Cannot get enough of the stuff.. my favorite desse...

2010-07-01T06:05:35.573-04:00

Cannot get enough of the stuff.. my favorite dessert.. havent tried making it though.. :)

Hi Anon I have never made mishti doi but only had...

2010-01-08T09:47:32.416-05:00

Hi Anon

I have never made mishti doi but only had it outside. I think you are right,sweetening milk and then setting should be mishti doi

Bhapa means steamed. It is NOT just sweetening yogurt and steaming, it is mixing thickened and sweetened milk with yogurt and then steaming to set like say as in a pudding.

You can make the steamed version in a regular steamer, in a double boiler or in the pressure cooker without the weight

great blog... tried out ur spicy egg bake...it tur...

2010-01-08T05:14:40.149-05:00

great blog...
tried out ur spicy egg bake...it turned out very good
is mishti doi and bhapa doi one and the same thing??
as far as i have understood from the various recipes i hav seen(and i shud mention i have never tasted either of these dishes)mishti doi is adding a little curds to sweetened milk and letting it set whereas bhapadoi is steaming or baking yoghurt after sweetening it..am i right??...oh, and i would love to know how to make the steamed version of this

i made it with krinos plain yogurt and it was deli...

2009-09-15T11:55:41.124-04:00

i made it with krinos plain yogurt and it was delicious! even my mallu husband ( with no concept of sweet yogurt back home and a generalised aversion towards sweet things) just couldnt stop licking!!

Roma Option 1: Use 1 can condensed milk and rest ...

2009-09-14T13:29:51.986-04:00

Roma

Option 1: Use 1 can condensed milk and rest substitute with yogurt

Option 2: Instead of evaporated milk use 1 cup of whole milk(with the cream) or 1 cup of cream

I live in India and evaporated milk is hard to fin...

2009-09-14T12:22:49.753-04:00

I live in India and evaporated milk is hard to find. How can I modify your recipe for Bhapa Doi?

And thank you for sharing all your wonderful Bengali recipes.

Roma

Thanks for answering my question, Sandeepa. And h...

2009-09-13T05:22:49.081-04:00

Thanks for answering my question, Sandeepa.

And here's my rather late reply about the basil. :)

You should try it if you haven't. A lot of Italian cooking uses basil. You could try using Holy Basil (its edible), but I never have.
I'm guessing different varieties must be available where you live. Otherwise buy some seeds and sow them in a pot. They grow very well and profusely.

you have a nice blog with various recipes. You can...

2009-09-02T14:32:23.239-04:00

you have a nice blog with various recipes. You can visit my blog view my recipes and give ur comments.

Yogurt is a staple and a favourite in our home? A ...

2009-08-31T02:28:57.079-04:00

Yogurt is a staple and a favourite in our home? A Palakkad iyer without "curd rice"? :)

I've had this version but never made it at home. Is there a way to do this without the condensed milk? Perhaps using simmered and reduced milk?

I have been thinking about making this for so long...

2009-08-26T09:35:29.502-04:00

I have been thinking about making this for so long now... you've given me the impetus. Looks fantastic!

However road may be those who move ahead will succ...

2009-08-25T10:34:55.599-04:00

However road may be those who move ahead will succeed in life....think positive and be positive.....Very very very new to me recipe to me....looks simple and yum....

Eve's Lungs Baba last year Kokkata theke niye esh...

2009-08-25T08:50:21.258-04:00

Eve's Lungs

Baba last year Kokkata theke niye esheche, solely for chobi tola ;-)

Thanks for sharing how to make Bhapa Doi! It looks...

2009-08-25T06:23:49.893-04:00

Thanks for sharing how to make Bhapa Doi! It looks really tasty and rich!

the final dish doesn't look like it was made from ...

2009-08-25T00:51:24.431-04:00

the final dish doesn't look like it was made from yogurt. looks so rich and yumm.

Sounds totally yummy - a no no for me since I am d...

2009-08-23T13:21:16.383-04:00

Sounds totally yummy - a no no for me since I am diabetic but I'm going to make it for the kids :)
BTW shaalpatar baati ta banaley kemon korey ?

HI Sandeepa, Just sent you a mail at your gmail id...

2009-08-23T13:04:49.888-04:00

HI Sandeepa,
Just sent you a mail at your gmail id, would be glad to get a reply from you soon.
Take care,
Sudeshna

hi Sandeepa, I've got some eelisher deem at home. ...

2009-08-23T05:21:09.015-04:00

hi Sandeepa, I've got some eelisher deem at home. Any suggestions on what to make byond bora?

looks yummmm.

2009-08-22T08:58:38.578-04:00

looks yummmm.

Thanks Everyone for all your comments I have me...

2009-08-21T23:54:08.542-04:00

Thanks Everyone for all your comments

I have mentioned in the recipe that full fat plain yogurt can be substituted for Greek Yogurt. Also please check the link I have provided for more variations on making this dessert

Oh...dekhei khete iche korche. Will try to get hol...

2009-08-21T22:07:03.140-04:00

Oh...dekhei khete iche korche. Will try to get hold of this greek yogurt and make this.I have been visiting your blog since last one year...and have tried some of your bengali recipes as well. I started blogging a month back, and I received some awards which I would like to share with you. You deserve them much more than me. please collect the awards from my blog :) thanks.

Hi Sandeepa, steamed yogurt lesson was nice to rea...

2009-08-21T21:12:23.732-04:00

Hi Sandeepa, steamed yogurt lesson was nice to read. I'm wishing for you to find all the peace and comfort you deserve.