Homemade Greek Yogurt

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, grocery shopping is a completely different experience in Mumbai & London. For starters, the products available vary.

There are some foods I still bring back when I travel:
Some I’ve learned to live without:
Some I try to recreate:

If you’ve been reading my blog for some time, you’ll know I’m somewhat a dairy fan: frozen yogurt, milk, cheese, ice cream–> you name it, I love it!  While Greek yogurt is yet to be found in Mumbai’s supermarkets, fortunately plain yogurt is available.  As a result it is still possible for me to regularly indulge my cravings for thick, creamy, and protein-rich Greek yogurt. The only difference: it requires a step or 5 post-purchase:

How To Hang Your Own Yogurt In 5 Easy Steps:

What you’ll need

  • Cheese-cloth/piece of fabric
  • Plain yogurt
  • A plate

Method
1) Place the cheesecloth over the plate


2) Empty out the container of yogurt into the cheesecloth

3) Bring together the corners of the cheesecloth and then knot it up


4) Hang it over a sink for 2-3 hours, until the liquid whey drips out


5) Unwrap the cheesecloth, and spoon out the thickened yogurt into a container.  Store in refrigerator.

Any foods you can’t imagine living without?

34 thoughts on “Homemade Greek Yogurt”

  1. Peanut butter…I don’t know what I’d do without it. I’m dairy-free, so I can do without those (plus I’ve never had Greek yogurt–it became the “in” thing after I went vegan, so I never got the chance), but yeah, peanut butter is a part of way too many meals for me.

  2. i really need to try this method of making greek yogurt esp since its 10$ a pot here!!! Cannot imagine not having some sort of nut butter around the kitchen – a necessity for us. Oh and also coffee or tea – am i grouch if i don’t get my morning cup of caffeine.

    1. Hahhaah man I need to move to Cali and you need to move here…if I’m going to splurge, samosas and paranthas are definitely not what I’m going after! Give me mac & cheese and cheesecake please!

  3. I really enjoyed being away from familiar foods for the most part when I studied abroad, but at the same time was SO excited when I discovered an American grocery store with all my favorite treats.

  4. That is so easy! I definitely have to give this a try.
    I use yogurt for low fat baking quite often, this may be a good addition to the ingredient since it’s less watery… 🙂

    I cannot live without chocolate, but I think they have that anywhere in the world.. so I’m in luck 😀

  5. I am a dairy addict. I love my creamy greek yogurt and cottage cheese! I definitely want to try making my own sometime. I wonder if it would work with flavored yogurt too. I’ll have to investigate!

  6. Ohhhhh! Now I know how to get my Greek yogurt fix if and when we move back. I used to think I cannot live without Melbourne’s coffee. But I managed just fine. Now I’m convinced I cannot live without Mumbai’s junk food!

  7. oh i love finncrisp multigrain thins.. i found them in austria a while ago and love how light and crunchy they taste! perfect topped with goats cheese and balsamic glaze 😉 i have tried to make yoghurt myself but in the end i am too lazy to do it on a regular base!

  8. Maneka Chotirmall

    Love making hung yogurt-its a great snack when paired with vegtable sticks.I currently can’t image living without bread-especially Rye from LPQ 🙂

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