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2-Ingredient Homemade Indian Dahi (Yogurt) is an art. The perfect homemade dahi comes with secrets that I will be unfolding in this blog post. Yogurt or dahi is heavenly when made at home. With just two ingredients, you have your perfect homemade dahi in no time.

WHAT IS HOMEMADE DAHI (YOGURT)?

The 2-Ingredient Homemade Indian Dahi (Yogurt) is a classic staple, made with just two simple ingredients. It’s an essential side for many Pakistani and Indian recipes, like Biryani and Korma, where the perfect homemade dahi is key to bringing out the authentic flavors.

yogurt or dahi in a bowl and a dish with spoon

In recipes like Sweet Lassi, Green Chutney Raita, or Biryani Raita, yogurt plays a key role in enhancing the flavor. This homemade, preservative-free yogurt is the perfect choice for a fresh, wholesome, and delicious experience.

dahi in a bowl lid on the side for the dahi

INGREDIENTS

Culture Yogurt – Any store-bought plain yogurt will work well as a starter for cultured yogurt.
Whole Milk – You can use any type of milk, including 2% or low-fat, but note that the taste and calorie content will vary.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE YOGURT?

The consistency should be like this. Set aside.

In a saucepan, on medium heat bring some milk to a simmering time. (not a boil point)

simmering point like this close to a boiling point but not a boiling point.
After that you set aside for 1 hour until it's gets to a warm point.

Transfer it in a bowl or dish. Now add 4 tbsp of culture yogurt one tbsp at a time then mix then use one more tbsp and so on until all 4 tbsp are gone in.

Lay the bowl or dish on a blanket or throw.

Like this! Store it in warm place like the garage in the summers or in the oven. Remember DON'T Touch or move.

Remove the lid, and now refrigerate it for 2 hours.

Observe from the picture that yogurt is solid not runny.

Enjoy!

dahi in a dish with lid for homemade yogurt dahi

TIPS TO MAKING THE PERFECT DAHI

Avoid disturbing the yogurt during its 7-8 hour fermentation period. When refrigerating, do not move the container or dip a spoon in it before storing. Always refrigerate the yogurt after it ferments. If using store-bought whole milk yogurt as a starter, brands like Kroger, Mariano's, or Dillons work well.
Using too little starter yogurt or not keeping it in a warm spot can lead to a runny texture. Warmer temperatures encourage better texture and faster fermentation.
For the best texture and flavor, let the yogurt ferment for 7-8 hours in a warm place, then refrigerate. If fermented for too long, the yogurt may become sour, especially if the starter culture was sour.

HOW LONG HOMEMADE DAHI LAST?

Homemade dahi (yogurt) lasts up to 7-10 days in refrigerator.

HOW TO STORE DAHI?

Dahi (yogurt) is suitable for storage in the refrigerator, but freezing it is not recommended. Freezing will compromise its delightful taste and result in an excessively watery consistency, detracting from its desired texture and quality.

a man's hand whipping yogurt for homemade dahi (yogurt)

WHAT CAN BE MADE WITH YOGURT?

In Pakistani/Indian recipes we use yogurt in almost every recipe.

a man's hand whipping up yogurt for homemade dahi (yogurt)

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