Durga Puja 2025: Mishti Doi Recipe At Home

By Akshara

September 26, 2025

Mishti Doi is a traditional Bengali sweet yoghurt enjoyed during Durga Puja. Its caramelised flavour and creamy texture make it a festive favourite.

Ingredients

500 ml full cream milk ½ cup jaggery or sugar (caramelised) 2 tbsp yoghurt culture

Step 1

Boil milk until it thickens slightly.

Step 2

Add caramelised jaggery or sugar and mix until dissolved.

Step 3

Cool the mixture until lukewarm, then add yoghurt culture and whisk gently.

Step 4

Pour into earthen pots or bowls, cover, and set overnight.

Step 5

Serve chilled as a festive sweet.