Baked Berries Yoghurt: The sweet superfood

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi rose to the deliver his response to the three-day-long debate on the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition, the target was very clear: a pitch for General Election 2024. There was the rhetoric of blaming the Congress-led Opposition of promoting political dynasties; the positioning of Modi as the new champion of the poor and development; a detailed mention of various historical corrections by the Modi government, such as abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution on Jammu and Kashmir; and addressing of concerns about the violence that has gripped Manipur.

Yoghurt is a habit, a daily rite of passage in a culinary pantheon that practically stretches across the country. It is not merely an accompaniment to the main course, but in many parts of India, it is a delicate dessert as well: sample the mishti doi from Bengal, an ingenious blend of yogurt and jaggery; or the thicker, richer, whiter counterpart shrikhand, claimed by both Gujarat and Maharashtra. The Baked Berries Yoghurt recipe, shared here by executive chef Vijay Thapliyal of The Lodhi, New Delhi, is a happy mix of all with a healthy dose of berries to keep up the superfood quotient.

For Berry Compote

INGREDIENTS

Blueberry 200 gm

Raspberry 100 gm

Blackberry 100 gm

Sugar 200 gm

Water 100 ml

METHOD

Boil all the berries with sugar and water for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool down. Keep in the freezer for about an hour.

For Baked Yoghurt

INGREDIENTS

Yoghurt 400 gm

French cream 400 ml

Condensed milk 400 gm

METHOD

Put all the ingredients together in a bowl. Mix everything well until smooth. Pour the mixture into a ceramic bowl. Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C for about 10-12 minutes. Check for consistency: the middle of the mixture should be jiggly (uneven). If it is still liquid, bake for a few more minutes. Remove from the oven, allow it to cool and refrigerate for an hour. Take two spoons of the berry compote, pour it on top of the baked yoghurt and serve.

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