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A refreshing and tangy Bengali yogurt preparation with a hint of sweetness. This light and cooling side dish, tempered with pungent mustard seeds and red chilies, perfectly complements rich curries and spicy meals.
Prepare the Yogurt Base
Prepare the Tempering (Tadka)
Combine and Chill
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A refreshing and tangy Bengali yogurt preparation with a hint of sweetness. This light and cooling side dish, tempered with pungent mustard seeds and red chilies, perfectly complements rich curries and spicy meals.
This bengali recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 117.68 calories per serving with 4.49g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for side or lunch or dinner.
Serve
For a fresh flavor, stir in 1 tablespoon of finely chopped cilantro or mint just before serving.
Add a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi) to the hot oil for a beautiful yellow hue.
Mix in 1/4 cup of finely chopped cucumber for a crunchy and even more refreshing variation.
The yogurt base is a natural source of probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that support a healthy digestive system and improve gut flora.
Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium, which is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
This chilled yogurt dish helps to cool the body and provides a soothing balance to spicy and heavy meals, making it ideal for summer.
Yes, Tenga Doi is generally healthy. It's rich in probiotics from the yogurt, which is great for gut health, and provides a good amount of calcium. However, it contains sugar and uses full-fat curd, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
One serving of Tenga Doi (about 0.5 cup or 130g) contains approximately 90-110 calories, depending on the fat content of the yogurt used.
You can use low-fat yogurt, but the Tenga Doi will be thinner and less creamy. For the authentic rich texture, full-fat yogurt is recommended.
The yogurt likely curdled because the tempering was too hot when you added it. It's crucial to let the hot oil cool down for about a minute before pouring it into the cold yogurt.
You can store Tenga Doi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. The flavors will continue to develop, and it might become slightly more tangy over time.
Tenga Doi is a versatile side dish that pairs wonderfully with Bengali meals like Luchi and Alur Dom, plain rice and dal, or any spicy Indian curry to provide a cooling contrast.