Making curd at home can be a little difficult. Many things have to be kept in mind in this, like the temperature of the milk should be right for adding curd and it is also necessary to maintain a certain temperature for it to set. But the good news is that with the help of some equipment you can make this process easier and most of the time you can make curd at home in the right way.
Yogurt Maker
Curd maker is the best appliance to make curd easily at home! This small machine maintains a specific temperature inside itself (108°F-112°F) which is perfect for the bacteria needed to set the curd. Simply add some curd (starter culture) to curdle milk and curd, set the timer, and fresh curd will be ready in 6-12 hours. This device is available in online and offline stores for just Rs 500.
Electric Oven
Microwave or electric oven can also help in making the perfect curd for you. All you have to do is use the ‘keep warm’ function of the oven and keep the pot in the oven overnight or at least for a few hours. This will create the right warm environment for setting curd, which is necessary for setting thick curd. Some microwave ovens even come with a separate setting for setting curd.
Slow Cooker
Slow cooker is also very helpful in making curd. This is a type of electric pressure cooker which has pre-set options for cooking many types of food. Cooking on low flame retains all the nutrients in the food, and it also has a special setting for setting curd. In this mode, the correct temperature for setting curd is automatically set, you just have to put the curd mixture in the vessel and leave it for the stipulated time.
Electric Thermometer
If you prefer to set curd in the traditional way, then an electronic thermometer can help you a lot. This will help you measure the correct temperature of the milk so that curd can be set at the right temperature instead of guessing.
From the Fridge
Some refrigerators are available in the market which have a special compartment for storing curd. This box claims to give you perfectly frozen curd every time.
