Dairy & cheese · cultured

Indian curd

Also called dahi, curd

Homestyle set yoghurt (dahi), mild and tangy. Used in raita, kadhi, marinades and curries, and served with rice and dal.

VegetarianGluten-freeContains: milk

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodGreek yoghurt

    Thicker; whisk with water to a set-curd consistency. (use 0.75× the amount)

  • T2 · GoodTurkish yoghurt

    Thicker and richer; loosen with a little water or milk.

  • T3 · In a pinchButtermilk

    Thin and sour; good for kadhi or chaas, not for raita or set curd.

  • T3 · In a pinchCoconut yoghurt

    Dairy-free with a coconut flavour and less sourness.

  • T3 · In a pinchKefir

    Much thinner and fizzy-sour; fine in kadhi, raita or marinades.

Cook with Indian curd