Instant Pot Indian Steamed Yogurt Custard Recipes

INSTANT POT YOGURT

Steps:

• Pour the milk in a 6-quart Instant Pot® and put on yogurt setting. Press the adjust setting to boil (see Cook's Note). Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. After the boil cycle is complete follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick release cycle is complete. Be careful of any remaining steam and unlock and remove the lid.
• Stir the milk and check the temperature using an instant-read thermometer. The milk must reach a temperature of at least 180 degrees F. If the milk is not yet hot enough, repeat the boil cycle until the milk comes up to the correct temperature.
• Remove the pot insert and allow the milk to cool until it reaches a temperature of 110 to 115 degrees F. (To speed up this process, place pot in an ice water bath and stir, being careful not to get any water into the milk.) Place 1/2 cup of the milk in a small bowl and stir in the store-bought yogurt until combined. Stir the yogurt mixture back into the milk mixture in the pot.
• Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Put on the yogurt setting and set the time for 9 to 12 hours (9 for a looser, milder yogurt and 12 for a thicker, tarter yogurt).
• Remove the lid (there will be no pressure, so no pressure release is required). Carefully remove the yogurt and transfer to resealable containers.
• Refrigerate until completely chilled and set, about 4 hours.

YOGURT CUSTARD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Put the yogurt in a bowl. Beat lightly with a whisk until smooth and creamy. Add the condensed milk. Mix it in thoroughly. Pour the mixture into a 2-cup ovenproof dish and cover it, with foil if necessary. Put this dish into a larger ovenproof dish-or a baking pan-that can hold enough water to come halfway up the sides of the smaller dish and act as a bain-marie. Pour very hot water into this second dish and place both dishes in the oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set. Remove from oven. Lift out the smaller dish and allow to cool. Cover and refrigerate until needed.