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    Quick and Easy Mishti Doi in Instant Pot

    Published: Sep 18, 2019 . Last Updated: Mar 23, 2021 by Alpa Jain . This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    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.
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    Instant pot mishti doi

    "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.

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    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.

    Instant pot mishti doi

    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.

    Other Instant Pot Indian desserts you may like

    • Shrikhand - Greek yogurt dessert
    • Vermicelli Pudding
    • Dudhi Halwa
    • Moong Dal Halwa
    • Kalakand
    • Rasgulla

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    Instant pot mishti doi

    Quick and Easy Mishti Doi in Instant Pot

    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.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 8 hrs
    Total Time: 8 hrs 5 mins
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 161kcal
    Author: Alpa Jain

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot 3 qt
    • Microwave

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz Evaporated milk (1 can)
    • 4 tablespoon Organic cane sugar
    • Yogurt culture (or ½ tablespoon starter from previous batch of yogurt)
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    Instructions

    • Pour the evaporated milk in mason jar or glass container
    • Heat the milk in microwave for 1 minute. (Food thermometer should read about 120 - 125 °F)
    • Stir in the sugar until it dissolves.
    • Whisk the yogurt culture and mix it in the milk at about 115 - 120 °F.
      Mishti Doi in Instant Pot
    • Cover the mason jar with the lid lightly and place in the instant pot. (trivet is not needed)
      Mishti Doi in Instant Pot
    • Close and lock the lid on the instant pot. (pressure knob position does not matter)
    • Select "Yogurt" cycle for 8 hours.
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    • Once the "Yogurt" cycle is complete, garnish with some cardamom and pistachios and refrigerate before serving.
      Instant pot mishti doi

    Notes

    If the yogurt has not set after "Yogt" cycle is complete, you can additionally keep it on Yogt cycle for another 2-3 hours.
    Nutrition Facts
    Quick and Easy Mishti Doi in Instant Pot
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    161
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    6
    g
    9
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    25
    mg
    8
    %
    Sodium
     
    90
    mg
    4
    %
    Potassium
     
    258
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    21
    g
    7
    %
    Sugar
     
    21
    g
    23
    %
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    203
    IU
    4
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    222
    mg
    22
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Kanan says

      May 17, 2021 at 8:38 pm

      Hi Alpa
      Can I use sweetened evaporated milk?
      What about artificial sweetener in evaporated milk? Thanks

      Reply
      • Alpa Jain says

        May 18, 2021 at 9:10 am

        Hi Kanan,

        Both should work, I have not tried though. I don't see any reason why it will not work.

        Regards
        Alpa

        Reply
    2. Tammy says

      July 06, 2020 at 10:22 pm

      Hi do you need water in Instapot with mason jar?

      Reply
      • CulinaryShades says

        July 06, 2020 at 10:55 pm

        Hi Tammy,

        Water is not needed in the instant pot.

        Regards
        Alpa

        Reply
    3. Surma Begum says

      April 29, 2020 at 10:58 pm

      Hi, is the mishti doi just sweet or is it sweet and slightly tangy as well? I tried some sweet and slightly tangy doi on my trip to Bangladesh and it was so delicious. I can't buy any in the UK so I wondered if your recipe is similar to what I'm looking for. Thanks

      Reply
      • CulinaryShades says

        April 30, 2020 at 6:47 pm

        Hi Surma,

        Mishti doi is slight tangy as it uses yogurt culture. Hope this helps.

        Regards
        Alpa

        Reply

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