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Mishti Doi Ice Cream Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of mishti doi (sweet yogurt)
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of saffron strands
- 1/4 cup of chopped pistachios

Special equipment needed:
- Ice cream maker

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mishti doi, heavy cream, condensed milk, vanilla extract, cardamom powder, and saffron strands until well combined.
2. Pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Once the ice cream is churned, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.
4. Cover the container with a lid and freeze for at least 4 hours or until the ice cream is firm.
5. Scoop and serve the mishti doi ice cream with additional chopped pistachios on top.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- Freezing time: 4 hours
Temperature:
- Churn the ice cream according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Freeze the ice cream at 0°F (-18°C) or below.
Serving size:
- This recipe makes about 6 servings.

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 7g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Mishti doi can be substituted with regular yogurt or Greek yogurt.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with coconut cream or almond milk.
- Condensed milk can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
- Pistachios can be substituted with almonds or cashews.

Variations:
- Add chopped mango or strawberry to the ice cream mixture for a fruity twist.
- Replace cardamom powder with cinnamon or nutmeg for a different flavor profile.
- Add chocolate chips or cocoa powder for a chocolatey version of the ice cream.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the ice cream mixture is well combined before churning.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before churning for best results.
- Use a high-quality mishti doi for the best flavor.

Storage instructions:
- Store the mishti doi ice cream in a freezer-safe container with a lid for up to 2 weeks.

Reheating instructions:
- Allow the ice cream to soften at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the mishti doi ice cream in a bowl or cone.
- Top the ice cream with additional chopped pistachios or saffron strands.

Garnishes:
- Chopped pistachios
- Saffron strands

Pairings:
- Serve the mishti doi ice cream with a cup of hot chai tea for a traditional Indian dessert experience.

Suggested side dishes:
- Kulfi (Indian ice cream)
- Gulab jamun (Indian sweet)

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the ice cream is too soft, freeze it for an additional hour or until it reaches the desired firmness.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use pasteurized dairy products to prevent foodborne illness.

Food history:
- Mishti doi is a traditional Bengali sweet yogurt dessert that originated in India.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, tangy, and creamy with hints of cardamom and saffron.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the mishti doi ice cream as a dessert after a traditional Indian meal.

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Region: Indian

Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Tangy, Rich