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FAQ
Here is how to prepare curd at home: Take 4 cups of full-fat milk and bring it to a boil on medium heat. Once the milk gets boiled, simmer it on a low flame for around 15 minutes. Keep stirring the milk to avoid letting it burn or leave a strong smell. Transfer it to a container and add one tablespoon of curd.
Curd is obtained by coagulating milk in a sequential process called curdling. It can be a final dairy product or the first stage in cheesemaking. The coagulation can be caused by adding rennet, a culture, or any edible acidic substance such as lemon juice or vinegar, and then allowing it to coagulate.
The process by which the milk is converted into curd is called fermentation. * Curd contains bacteria called 'lactobacillus'. When one spoon of curd is added to the milk (the precursor curd), the lactobacillus multiplies itself inside the milk.
Curd typically has a looser texture and a milder flavour, as its fermentation process is less controlled. Yoghurt, on the other hand, undergoes a more controlled fermentation, resulting in a thicker, custard-like consistency and a distinct tangy taste.
Make Curd
- Add 1 teaspoon of curd starter to the milk and mix thoroughly with a small wired whisk.
- Cover with lid and allow the milk to ferment for 5 to 6 hours or until the curd is set.
- Depending on the temperature it may take more hours.