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The numerous uses of Greek Yogurt range from a spread to a dip, in baking to make smoothies.
This week in #181 FoodieMondayBlogHop Sujata of Pepper on Pizza had suggested 3 options and Levantine Cuisine won the polls with an overwhelming lead.
Sujata’s place is teaming with such delicious salads, and latest one that I am drooling over is this kadhi with drumstick leaves. Wish she lived next door then I do not do anything just get the food from next door.
I would have loved to do Levantine Cuisine when Apeksha is here for she loves the cuisine. Apeksha and her love for the Levantine Cuisine has had me trying out
Since she will be here Wednesday I choose the simplest of the dishes, Greek Yogurt, the very basic and will build on it depending on what she wants.
Greek yogurt you can buy in the stores but it is simple to make at home. Greek yogurt is a dairy product where the whey is strained from the yogurt or curd. The straining drains out the excess water and lactose too but the extra minerals are also leached out. Hence use the leftover liquid the whey can be used to make smoothies or knead your chapatti dough with it.
To make Greek yogurt you can start with readymade yogurt but I prefer to make my own curds or yogurt. For most Indians making curds or yogurt is common place everyday occurrence but some like my friend Mabel who find it difficult to make curds here is how you make it.
Psst this is the same think we use to make Shrikhand and we call it Chakka the only difference is we do not strain the curds in the refrigerator.
The Mediterranean Cuisine Variations:
The Girl Next Door says
I make this often, but not in the refrigerator. I hang yogurt in a cloth over the sink for 2-3 hours, and let all the water drain out. Then, I use it to make dips, sandwich spreads, shrikhand, etc.
A great, detailed recipe which I’m sure will be of help to many.
ArchanaPotdar says
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Poonam Bachhav says
Like you, even I prefer making my curds, chakka and paneer at home di . This plain Greek yoghurt looks just perfect. Would add some fresh strawberry puree to it and enjoy as a dessert.
ArchanaPotdar says
Now strawberries and greek yogurt sound yummy. Will make.
Sujata Roy says
We need Greek yogurt so often. Loved the well explained recipe. I make hung curd to use in my recipes. This looks so perfect. Lovely share.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Swati says
Loved your simple recipe for the greek yogurt made from scratch. Perfect for making dips and desserts or I will love to have it just like that with some toasted pita chips or bread.
ArchanaPotdar says
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Preethi’scuisine says
Love the detailed recipe for making plain Greek yoghurt at home. This Greek yogurt is so versatile. Fab share.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Vidya Narayan says
The Greek Yogurt looks so much better than store bought. I am sure the recipe will help many who plan to make this at home and often think that this may be a lengthy procedure. They will certainly be happy with the outcome. Awesome share.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Vidya.
Sujata Shukla says
Surprisingly I did not realise till I read your recipe, that Greek Yogurt and labneh are the same! I guess I never thought about it. I make salad dressings with labneh and your clear instructions will make it easier for me the next time I make it.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Sujata.
seema sriram says
Love this post. I was quite tired of telling people, greek style yogurt is not greek yogurt, Now i can simply send this one and I use the same to make Shrikhand too..
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Seema.
Pranita says
Have you made images yourself? How did you made it very nice images.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, they are images clicked by me.
Veena Krishnakumar says
Ah!I never knew making greek yogurt at home was this easy. Thank you arch. Now I can make those dishes which demands greek yogurt. And thanks for letting us know the similarity and difference between making this and chakka
ArchanaPotdar says
My pleasure Veena.