Mishti doi being set in Kolkata - sweet curd of the Bengalis

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The humble Mishti Doi may not involve the precision and craft that goes into making the most popular Bengali sweets, but it's growing fanbase tells a different story. This easy-to-make and completely hassle-free dessert hold its own amidst the extensive range of Bengali desserts. Popular across West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar and Bangladesh, Mishti Doi is a fermented sweet curd made by thickening milk and is sweetened with jaggery. It differs from the plain yogurt because of the technique of preparation. This mixture is placed in a traditional clay or earthen pot, to keep it cool. The moisture contained by its porous walls not only further thickens the yoghurt, but simultaneously also produces the right temperature for the growth of the culture. This footage is part of the broadcast stock foota