Zoh Recipes · Yogurt
Hung dahi is finished dahi with some liquid drained away. Use it when a recipe needs a thick dip or dessert base. This is an optional kitchen technique: it is not an extra fermentation, and it is not a required step for preparing Zoh’s Greek yogurt.
What you need
- 500 g plain, chilled dahi that has set successfully
- A clean fine-mesh sieve and food-safe muslin
- A deep bowl, a cover and space in the refrigerator
Method
- Line the sieve with clean muslin and set it over the bowl, leaving room below for liquid to collect.
- Add the dahi and cover. Put the whole setup in the refrigerator to drain; do not hang it over the kitchen sink.
- Check periodically over the next few hours. Stop when the dahi holds the thickness your recipe needs.
- Transfer to a clean covered container and keep refrigerated. Weigh the finished dahi before measuring it into a recipe.
Refrigerated straining is described in The Nutrition Source’s yogurt guide. Exact drainage time and yield vary with the starting yogurt; weigh your finished batch rather than assuming a fixed yield from 500 g of dahi.
Choose your texture
| Use | Texture to aim for |
|---|---|
| Dip for chilla | Holds a soft mound without spreading immediately |
| Wrap filling | Thick enough to spread without dripping |
| Yogurt dessert | Smooth and thick before adding flavourings |
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Alternatives outside India
A plain thick Greek-style yogurt may already have the texture you need. Check it before straining. Avoid vanilla yogurt in savoury dishes. This method has not been validated here for plant-based yogurt; follow the chosen recipe’s substitution notes.
Nutrition note
Do not copy the original yogurt’s per-100 g nutrition panel onto the strained result. The weight and composition have changed; exact values require a defined recipe and yield.
Questions
Can I strain a batch that failed to set?
Do not use straining to rescue a failed fermentation. See the yogurt troubleshooting guide first.
How much hung dahi will 500 g produce?
There is no fixed yield for every yogurt. Record the final weight once it reaches your preferred texture.
Does straining restart the storage clock?
No. Keep track of the original yogurt’s preparation or opening date and storage instructions.