How To Make Kolkata's Famous Mango Bhapa Doi

Mango is the king of fruits, and Kolkata is the city of Sweets. If the names of both are combined, ‘Aam Bhapa Doi’ or ‘Mango Bhapa Doi’ is undoubtedly discussed. If you’ve heard of Bengali Mishti Doi before, you should know that traditional Aam Bhapa Doi is increasingly popular in Kolkata. It is served cold after being set with steam.

Mango Bhapa Doi has a texture that is similar to a mousse and a baked cheesecake. This recipe does not require any special ingredients and is a quick and easy summer meal to prepare with your family. It is the glory of Bengali sweets, silky, smooth, and bursting with mango flavour. Here’s a simple recipe on how to make Mango Bhapa Doi with only three ingredients.

Ingredients Needed:

Curd – 750 grams

Mango pulp – 1 cup

Condensed milk – 3/4 cup

For Garnishing Purpose:

Mango pieces – 1/2 cup

Chopped dry fruits – 2 tablespoons

Mango Bhapa Doi: Here’s How To Prepare

First, place a strainer or sieve in a large bowl and cover it with a muslin cloth to drain the water from the curd. Now, wrap it in a cloth, and press it with a heavy object. Then keep it in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 hours. In this manner, the perfect thick curd is prepared.

In the mixer, prepare a mango pulp paste and mix it well with the curd. Also, mix in the condensed milk and cardamom powder to make a perfect batter. Place this mixture in a greased baking tray and cover with butter paper.

Now take an idli container with a lower vessel filled with water and an upper vessel with little holes. Place a baking tin on top of this vessel and tightly seal it with foil paper. Now, let it steam for 20 minutes.

Once steamed, refrigerate for 3 hours. Then, take it from the fridge and place it on a platter, turning it upside down. Now garnish with mango cubes and dry fruits and serve chill.

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Mango Bhapa Doi: Things To Keep In Mind

– For this dish, use hung curd or Greek yoghurt that is not too sour to make a delicious bhapa doi.

– Adjust the amount of condensed milk according to the sweetness of the mangoes.

– Alphonso mangoes or ripped juicy mangoes provide the best mango flavour.

– When putting for steaming, make sure it is sealed from everywhere so that steam does not escape; otherwise, your dish will not be properly steamed.

– It is best served chilled.