How to make YOGURT - Iraqi Assyrian Masta (Dahi) 1/2

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers a similar tang with lower fat.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while bulgur is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and often cheaper than dried chickpeas.

Preheat the oven to medium for at least 20 minutes.

In a saucepan, heat full fat milk on high until steam starts to come up, then reduce heat.

Let the milk boil for 5 minutes on low heat.

After boiling, turn off the heat and let the milk sit for half an hour.

Mix 3 tablespoons of yogurt with some milk to make it easier to mix.

Combine the yogurt mixture with the milk gently.

Cover the pot and place it in the preheated oven (oven turned off) for at least 8 hours.

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