Mishti doi or sweet yogurt is a 3 ingredient dessert. Check out this quick and easy recipe to make mishti doi in instant pot using evaporated milk.

"A jar full of love", was the exact expression used by my hubby when he took a spoon full from the mason jar and tasted the mishti doi made in instant pot. He is a die-hard fan of this dessert item and it is always in his eatery list on his trips to India.

While making ras malai (Indian dessert) from evaporated milk in instant pot, a light bulb went off in my head and I decided to give Mishti Doi a try. Lo and behold, it was a total success as not only my husband but even my kids loved it. And, it has become a regular dessert item after lunch/dinner.

What is Mishti Doi?

"Mishti" means sweet and "Doi" means yogurt. Mishti Doi is a famous sweetened yogurt from the eastern part of India (especially in W. Bengal).

What is mishti doi made of?

Traditionally, mishti doi is made by boiling and reducing the milk to make it thick and then fermenting it in earthenware. It is sweetened with sugar or jaggery.

This is a simple instant pot dessert recipe using 3 ingredients - evaporated milk, yogurt starter and sugar.

What type of yogurt starter to use?

You can use the culture from the previous batch of homemade yogurt or also use a store-bought yogurt starter. I have tried the Yogourmet Probiotic Yogurt starter and it gives great results for both mishti doi as well as for regular yogurt. Any yogurt which has active or live cultures can be used as a yogurt starter.

How to make Mishti Doi in Instant Pot?

Instead of boiling and reducing the milk, evaporated milk can be used and it turns out great, minus the effort and hassle.

I love making mishti doi in 16 oz Ball Mason Jars and 3 qt. Instant Pot. The process is very easy but the key is the temperature of the evaporated milk.

It must be heated to about 120 - 125 °F and this takes about a minute in the microwave.

Once heated, add sugar and stir it to mix it well. Next is to add the yogurt culture, the milk temperature should be around 115 - 120 °F while adding the culture.

Cover the mason jar lightly with the lids. Place it in the instant pot on yogurt mode for 8 hours.

How to serve Mishti Doi?

Mishti doi is a dessert best served chilled. It can be garnished with cardamom powder and chopped pistachios while serving.

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