Sweet yogurt, is possibly the most popular and beloved sweet dish in Bengal, and arguably the state's second most important culinary export after the roshogolla. Fans of this iconic Bengali dessert-

fermented set yogurt sweetened with caramelized sugar-are found all over the subcontinent, including Bangladesh, and even further afield.

Mishti Doi is an essential part of a Bengali meal and is traditionally made for religious and festive occasions like Durga Puja, Bengali New Year (Pohela Baisakh), and weddings. In the Vedas, curd or yogurt is described as the food of the gods, which may explain why it is an essential part of religious rituals. Plus, this easy Mishti Doi recipe,Despite its immense popularity, Mishti Doi is rarely prepared at home, possibly because it is widely available in practically every mithai shop in every neighbourhood in Bengal. Also, it takes planning and you need to make it at least a day in advance before you can eat it.

Although the misti doi recipe requires only three ingredients, and even though the process is fairly simple and hassle-free, you need patience to make this scrumptious sweet - it has a waiting time of around 12 hours for the yogurt to set.