Healthy Bhapa Doi
by Tarla Dalal
If anybody has an incurable sweet tooth, it’s a Bengali – and they are proud of it. Mostly made of dairy products, Bengali sweets have a unique flavour and amazing mouth-feel. Ranging from sweet curds to rasagolla, their sweets are now famous all over the world.
Of these, Bhapa Doi is a rich and sweet curd-based dessert, which is perfect to end a meal. While it is usually made with full-fat milk sweetened with lots of sugar, we have come up with a pleasantly sweet version made using cow’s milk and minimal sugar.
You can comfortably include this Healthy Bhapa Doi in your menu, as it is comparatively low in fat and calories.
Try other healthy Bengali recipes like the Moong Dal Nimki and Matarsutir Kochuri .
Healthy Bhapa Doi recipe - How to make Healthy Bhapa Doi
Setting time: 8 to 10 hours Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 8 servings
2 1/2 cups cow's milk
1 tbsp whisked curds (dahi)
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
- Method
- Combine the milk and sugar in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and boil on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Cool slightly for approx. 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Combine the curds and cardamom powder in a deep bowl and whisk well.
- Pour the milk-sugar mixture in it and whisk very well.
- Pour the mixture into 8 individual cups or bowls, cover with a lid and keep aside in a warm place for atleast 8 to 10 hours or till set.
- Refrigerate for atleast 1 hour and serve chilled.
| Energy | 93 cal |
| Protein | 2.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 2.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 36.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 5.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 45.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 46 mg |
| Potassium | 89.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
Hello!, I would like to know: 1. Can the sugar be whisked into the curds,along with elaichi powder and used for adding to the milk for curd setting. 2. If I want to add fresh fruits to this recipe, when can it be added. Thanking in advance.
This tasted like sweet curds. Loved the flavour and when set in separate serving bowls they look attractive too!