Curd is a dairy product
which is obtained by cogulating (curdling) of milk with an edible
acidic substances like lemon juice or vinegar. In Asia, curd is
essentially a vegetarian prepration using yeast for ferment the
milk. In the Indian subcontinent, buffalo milk is used for curd due
to its higher fat content making a thicker curd. The time taken to
curdle also varies with the seasons taking less than 6 hours in hot
weather and upto 16 hours in cold weather.
Benefits Of Curd
Curd has zero carbs, zero sugars and zero trans fats. With 20% calcium for growing bones. It is a very good alternative for people who wish to reduce fat. It purifies blood, keep digestive system healthy. It contains more Vitamin B than milk. It contains enzymes that keeps the body cool and it is also a good healer.
Rangeela Raita
Ingredients:
Meethi Paneeri Dahi
Ingredients:
Method:
Dahi Kheera Drink
Ingredients:
Mango Lassi
Ingredients:
References: Wikipedia, Foodie-goodie
Images: marcia-s, chu, veer8, miss_ubisetela
Benefits Of Curd
Curd has zero carbs, zero sugars and zero trans fats. With 20% calcium for growing bones. It is a very good alternative for people who wish to reduce fat. It purifies blood, keep digestive system healthy. It contains more Vitamin B than milk. It contains enzymes that keeps the body cool and it is also a good healer.
Rangeela Raita
Ingredients:
- 2 cup curd
- 1 finely chopped tomato
- 1 boiled potato (cut into small dice)
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cucumber chopped
- 2 green chillies chopped
- Fresh green coriander chopped
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp cumin seed powder
- Black pepper (according to your taste)
- Mix all these ingredients
- Serve chilled
Meethi Paneeri Dahi
Ingredients:
- 2 cups curd
- 150 gms paneer (cottage cheese)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar ( or any sugar substitute)
- Pinch of cardamom
- Pista (pistachio)
Method:
- Mix curd and sugar (or sugar substitute) well.
- Mash the paneer.
- Mix all the ingredients.
- Serve chilled.
Dahi Kheera Drink
Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber finely chopped
- 2 cups curd
- 1 green chilli finely chopped
- Few leaves of mint
- 1 tsp cumin seed powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup crushed ice
- Blend all the ingredients.
- Serve in glasses
Mango Lassi
Ingredients:
- 3 cups curd
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup mango pulp
- 1/2 cup sugar ( or sugar substitute)
- Blend all the ingredients in a mixer.
- Serve chilled.
References: Wikipedia, Foodie-goodie
Images: marcia-s, chu, veer8, miss_ubisetela
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