THANDAI BHAPA DOI

Bhapa Doi is a traditional sweet from West Bengal. We can call it Indian avatar of cheese cake. This delectable sweet is prepared from hung curd and condensed milk along with cardamom, saffron etc. ‘Bhapa’ means ‘steamed’ and ‘Doi’ means dahi/curd. This traditional and authentic Bengali sweet is usually served after meals. Apart from traditional Bhapa doi, you can prepare various flavoured bhapa doi by adding fruit puree etc. Bhapa doi tastes best when chilled and perfect as a summer dessert.
Here I have prepared Thandai flavoured Bhapa doi, which is perfect for festivals.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Steaming time: 25 minutes
Chilling time: 4 hours
Serves: 4 persons

Ingredients:
4 cups hung curd
2 cup condensed milk
4 tbsp thandai powder
2+2 tbsp rose syrup
Rose petals for garnish

Method:

1. Transfer hung curd in a big mixing bowl, add condensed milk and mix well with a whisk until smooth.
2. Further add 2 tbsp rose syrup and thandai powder and mix well.
3. Add water in the steamer and turn on the heat. Transfer the prepared mixture in a greased mould. Line it with baking paper for easy unmould. Pour the prepared mixture in it and cover it with a foil.
4. Place it in steamer and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes. You can check after 20 minutes by pricking toothpick for doneness.
5. Once it’s done, remove from the steamer and let it come to room temperature, then place it in a refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
6. Then unmould it . Place it in a serving plate. Pour rose syrup and garnish with rose petals.
7. Enjoy and relish.