Must-Try Curd-Based Indian Sweets

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Dahi Bara

A street food favorite in Eastern India, consisting of deep-fried lentil dumplings served with seasoned yogurt, topped with spicy chutneys and chaat masala.

Dahi Chenna

A traditional Odia sweet prepared by curdling milk to make chenna (cottage cheese), which is then mixed with yogurt, sugar, and flavored with cardamom and nuts.

Vegetable Chopsuey

Crisp noodles topped with a vibrant mix of stir-fried vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and mushrooms, accompanied by a savory sauce.

Phirni

A creamy rice pudding made by cooking rice with milk and sugar, flavored with cardamom, saffron, and rose water, and set in earthen pots.

Thayir Vadai

A South Indian specialty featuring crispy lentil fritters soaked in seasoned yogurt, topped with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies.

Mishti Doi

A Bengali delicacy consisting of sweetened yogurt, fermented overnight in earthen pots to achieve a creamy texture and caramelized flavor.

Shrikhand

A traditional Maharashtrian sweet made from strained yogurt, sugar, and flavored with saffron, cardamom, and nuts.