Yogurt/curd - Do you make it or store brought?

Hi Friends..

The sight of thick,creamy curd is always welcoming food..which is loaded with lot of good things.Making it into correct texture is tricky.I prepared curd when i was in India..Once I came abroad..its only store brought..Its yummy and thick than what i used to get.

What to do guys do?Share here.

Hi supriya,

I prefer homemade curd a lot. Only in the beginning that too for twice i missed the texture but later i managed to bring the thick and creamy curd @ home itself. Still remember the long thread in IL regarding preparation of curd and those were my early stage in tis forum. So i used to show to my husband the threads and the issues ladies discuss here.

Infact my hubby used to appreciate my curd and compare with Trader Joe's for which he was an addict before marriage. My opinion is if we prepare it at home we can avoid unncessary food agents which we dont discover as a consumer.

Here is the link curd preparation

This thread is entirely on tips and tricks to make curd.

If moderators do not mind opening the new thread to know about ILites opinion..then we can continue this thread else Moderators please merge both the threads...

Dear Supriya

I love homemade yogurt. I agree with Cindhuja that we can skip all the additives when we make yogurt at home.

Hi Supriya,

I too make curd at home and I agree with Cindhuja.

Shree.

Cindhuja,usha,shreec..Good to know that you prepare curd at home.Now you are making me feel that i am doing something bad for me and family without making curd at home.. .

Hi Supriya,

Even my Family loves home made Curd as we get it in india, But unfortunately i am not able to get the thick curd here in US. I tried using various diffn brands avble as starter but still end up getting those Gooey and sticky curd.

I even tried the tips that was given in the last thread, but nthg suceeded, So now i am looking out for someone who can pass on the Culture to me......

Will keep looking at this thread for tricks.


Cheers
vaidehi

Hi supriya,

Nothing to feel bad.If not now then when?...try it here onwards..

Hi Supriya,

Interesting thread !!

I make curd at home since my dh and kids don't like the smell of store bought curds.

I brought curd from india (the first time I landed here) in a tupperware container..and from that time I've been preparing curd at home as we do in India.

Very rarely, I used to buy curd from Trader's Joe when I need to make dishes with curd in a very short notice/when guests arrive unexpectedly etc.

But now, I make it regularly..so no shortage of curds ! :)

Cheers
Krithika

Hi Vaidehi,

You can easily manage with the yogurt you get in stores as culture. Go for Plain yogurt if possible the regular one's not the fat free or less fat. Boil milk well in stove top and let it cool down to room temperature not hot nor cold. Stir in 3/4th tsp of yogurt(starter) for 1/2 gallon of milk. See to that you mix well the curd evenly in milk.


Sorry for bringing in tips to this thread.