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Curd?

533 views 5 replies 5 participants last post by  alaminute 
#1 ·
Hi all :)

I found two recipes online that I am interested in trying to make. Both Indian recipes.

The first calls for:

1 cup curd

the other calls for:

Curd - 1/2 cup, thick yogurt

First off, is there a difference between the two?

Secondly, what exactly am I looking for? I was in my local market today, and asked the dairy guy for curd. He doesn't even know what it is. :/

Lastly, where does one typically get these products from. I am thinking I have to find a local, specialized market, no?

Thanks in advance.
 
#3 ·
Sometimes in Indian cuisine, when people talk about curd, they are referring to yogurt. You can fake Indian style yogurt by lining a sieve with cheesecloth and letting it drain or you can make it by heating milk to a boil and then simmer it for about 2 minutes. Let it cool until it is warm (not hot) and then stir in some yogurt. Cover and let sit at room temp for 4-5 hours.
 
#6 ·
'Curd' definitely refers to yogurt in these recipes. Exactly as cheflayne describes is how we did it at an Goan place I worked on the tandoor at awhile ago. The owner had cultures that he got from his country that we used but you can just use Greek or plain yogurt.
 
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