Thandai Baked Yogurt is an Indian dessert that is easy to make, creamy and a flavourful indulgence. You require 2 main ingredients – plain thick yogurt and sweetened condensed milk. Different spices or flavours are used to make this basic baked yogurt different every time. Also known as Bhapa Doi, it is a popular dessert in West Bengal. Bhapa Doi can be steamed or baked. I have chosen to bake it. I sometimes serve it with fruit sauce, fresh fruit or nuts on top.
What Is Thandai?
Actually thandai is a popular cooling milk based drink that is generally prepared during the Holi Festival. Thandai is a mixture of spices, nut, seeds that makes the drink unique. Some make a paste of the spices, seeds and nuts and then strain the liquid using a cheesecloth. I prefer to make the powdered version. This way I can add it to different desserts or bakes like cookies, kulfi, cakes, mousse, etc. I love thandai flavour and therefore decided to make Thandai Baked Yogurt for the last Holi celebrations. And the family loved it.
Are Bhapa Doi And Mishti Doi The Same?
Both are popular Bengali desserts that are made using yogurt. However, they are quite different in taste and preparation. As mentioned above, Bhapa Doi is sweetened thick yogurt which is either baked or steamed.
Mishti Doi on the other hand is where boiled is boiled till it reduces and becomes a bit thick. When it is warm a bit of yogurt and palm jaggery are added. Usually made in clay pots so that it soaks any extra water. This allowed to rest in a warm place for 5-6 hours or overnight till it sets.
Sharing Thandai Baked Yogurt Recipe With 2024 Alphabet Challenge Group
We’ve already reached the letter Y and what a fun journey it has been. Luckily I had a recipe with Y ready in my draft. Should have been posted in March but didn’t get round to it. Y is for yogurt, umm yogurt and yogurt. When it comes to Y yogurt always comes up for me as the first option. It is because of my love for yogurt I can never think of a vegan diet. No, sorry to say but vegan yogurt is not true yogurt! Y is for yam which I like. Yeast is another option or yellow moong dal, yellow cornmeal,yardlong beans, yolk, yucca, etc. And there are quite a few dishes beginning with Y when it comes to the Greek, Chinese and Japanese cuisines.
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Yogurt should be plain and thick. Watery yogurt will not give the baked yogurt a lovely melt in the mouth kind of creamy texture. I like to use Greek yogurt whenever available. However, if you don’t get Greek Yogurt then take normal yogurt and remove the whey(water). Drape a cheese cloth or a thin cotton cloth in a colander. Put the yogurt in the cloth. Cover with the overlapping cloth. Put some weight over the cloth so that it presses the yogurt down. That way the water will drain out faster. Remember to put the colander in a plate so it catches the water and doesn’t make your counter dirty. Remove the yogurt from the cloth once it becomes thick.
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Use any good quality condensed milk. You will need to measure out 200ml.
Thandai Spice Mixture
I like to make mine at home. The recipe link is here. You can buy it ready made but I find that it is too sweet as they add sugar when making it. It is generally available in the Indian Stores in the powder form or as a concentrate. You can replace thandai spice mixture with vanilla, cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, lemon or orange zest, etc Add any flavour of your choice.
Optional Ingredients
Enjoy the baked yogurt on its own or add some fresh fruit, fruit sauce or compote or nuts. I added homemade mango coulis. For that you will need ripe mango, water, a bit of sugar and I couldn’t resist adding saffron.
Watch How To Make Thandai Baked Yogurt
THANDAI BAKED YOGURT
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Thandai Baked Yogurt is an Indian dessert that is easy to make, creamy and a flavourful indulgence. You require 2 main ingredients - plain thick yogurt and sweetened condensed milk. Different spices or flavours are used to make this basic baked yogurt different every time. Also known as Bhapa Doi, it is a popular dessert in West Bengal. Bhapa Doi can be steamed or baked. I have chosen to bake it. I sometimes serve it with fruit sauce, fresh fruit or nuts on top.
Just in case we haven’t met before I’m Mayuri Patel from the coastal sunny town of Mombasa. In fact more of a global citizen now as I spend time between Canada and India. I’m the creator and writer of Mayuri’s Jikoni. Jikoni is kitchen in Kiswahili. Love cooking up a storm in my jikoni. When I’m not in the jikoni then you may find me reading fiction books, watching romantic movies, listening to Bollywood songs or enjoying God’s creation, nature. If my recipes can inspire you to cook at home then my job is done here. Cook up a storm in your kitchen with easy to follow vegetarian recipes right from soups to desserts.
I’m loving this recipe. Simple…but so elegant…and I love that you can so easily switch things up with ingredients. But first, I NEED TO TRY this version!!!
This Thandai baked yogurt is so inviting. I have made a similar baked dessert. But this one is inspiring also. Baking desserts in ramekins makes it much easier. I love thandai flavors in shakes and desserts. Surely this one is going to be one of my favorite desserts.
This Thandai baked yogurt is so incredible. Love this delicious baked yogurt bursting with thandai flavors. Wonderful dish for all health conscious people that can be enjoyed on every occasion.
Thandai baked yogurt looks fabulous mayuri ji! That gorgeous color on them and that mango coulis, add such a pretty contrast! I bet they taste out of the world! Love such simple, no fuss desserts, i m definitely trying them!
Oh My Goodness Mayuri- this thandai baked yogurt is a perfect example of how “simple is beautiful” always !! such a delightful dessert and a party pleaser too!
34 Comments
Wendy Klik
December 4, 2024 at 6:37 am
What a gorgeous dish. It would make a very elegant finish at a dinner party.
mayurisjikoni
December 4, 2024 at 9:31 pm
Thanks Wendy, it sure does and the best part is that you can bake it a day ahead or two.
Camilla M Mann
December 4, 2024 at 9:48 am
This looks like a great – and easy – dessert. I will definitely give it a try this holiday season. Thanks for sharing, Mayuri.
mayurisjikoni
December 4, 2024 at 9:30 pm
You’re welcome Camilla and enjoy the easy peasy dessert.
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hobby baker Kelly
December 4, 2024 at 12:38 pm
This looks phenomenally good! Definitely saving to try.
mayurisjikoni
December 4, 2024 at 9:30 pm
Thanks Kelly, you can add any flavour of your choice.
Karen’s Kitchen Stories
December 4, 2024 at 9:20 pm
I’m definitely trying this!! It sounds pretty amazing, and I’m excited to try the spice mixture.
mayurisjikoni
December 4, 2024 at 9:29 pm
Thank you so much Karen. Enjoy when you try out the recipe.
Colleen – Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck
December 4, 2024 at 9:49 pm
I’m loving this recipe. Simple…but so elegant…and I love that you can so easily switch things up with ingredients. But first, I NEED TO TRY this version!!!
mayurisjikoni
December 10, 2024 at 7:10 pm
Thank you so much Colleen. Am sure you will love this dessert.
Sneha Datar
December 5, 2024 at 4:16 am
Love this dessert!
mayurisjikoni
December 10, 2024 at 7:10 pm
Me too:)
Stacy
December 5, 2024 at 8:52 am
What beautiful individual desserts! Perfect for a dinner party but easy enough for a family meal. Just lovely!
mayurisjikoni
December 10, 2024 at 7:09 pm
Thank you so much Stacy.
Jolene
December 5, 2024 at 9:09 am
Love that this can be made ahead and I’ve always got Greek yogurt on hand. Off to grab the Thandai recipe!
mayurisjikoni
December 10, 2024 at 7:08 pm
Thanks Jolene, enjoy.
Lisa
December 5, 2024 at 10:53 am
I’m excited to make this and to try your seasoning blend.
mayurisjikoni
December 10, 2024 at 7:08 pm
Thanks Lisa. Enjoy when you try out the recipe.
Radha
December 7, 2024 at 11:48 am
I am loving this thandai version! This is so satisfying and healthier snack or a dessert too.
mayurisjikoni
December 10, 2024 at 7:04 pm
Thanks Radha, I am a huge fan of the thandai flavour.
Sneha Datar
December 10, 2024 at 4:19 am
This is so delicious and easy to bake!
Seema
March 9, 2025 at 4:50 pm
What a gorgeous dish! pefect for the festival of colours.
I love the idea of thandai flavours in mishti doi. I am sure that will be a family favorite.
mayurisjikoni
March 16, 2025 at 11:20 am
Thank you so much Seema.
Neha (My Culinary Expressions)
March 11, 2025 at 4:06 am
This Thandai baked yogurt is so inviting. I have made a similar baked dessert. But this one is inspiring also. Baking desserts in ramekins makes it much easier. I love thandai flavors in shakes and desserts. Surely this one is going to be one of my favorite desserts.
mayurisjikoni
March 16, 2025 at 11:18 am
Thank you so much Neha. I too love thandai flavour for different desserts.
Preethi Prasad
March 11, 2025 at 7:23 am
This Thandai baked yogurt is so incredible. Love this delicious baked yogurt bursting with thandai flavors. Wonderful dish for all health conscious people that can be enjoyed on every occasion.
mayurisjikoni
March 16, 2025 at 11:17 am
Thanks Preethi. It can be enjoyed on any occasion or festival.
Priya Srinivasan
March 11, 2025 at 9:10 am
Thandai baked yogurt looks fabulous mayuri ji! That gorgeous color on them and that mango coulis, add such a pretty contrast! I bet they taste out of the world! Love such simple, no fuss desserts, i m definitely trying them!
mayurisjikoni
March 16, 2025 at 11:16 am
Thank you so much Priya. We love this simple flavourful dessert and am sure your family will too.
Kalyani
March 12, 2025 at 10:28 pm
Oh My Goodness Mayuri- this thandai baked yogurt is a perfect example of how “simple is beautiful” always !! such a delightful dessert and a party pleaser too!
mayurisjikoni
March 16, 2025 at 11:12 am
Thank you so much Kalyani. This dessert is always enjoyed by my guests.They love it.
Seema
March 16, 2025 at 1:26 am
I am going to try this for the holi party this week. I am sure we will have many asking for this individual sized dessert recipe.
mayurisjikoni
March 16, 2025 at 11:09 am
Thanks Seema.Enjoy Holi.