Failed curd not setting in bowl troubleshooting guide

Curd Not Setting? 7 Reasons + How to Rescue Failed Curd

By Saran Reddy, Founder — InstaCuppa | April 5, 2026 | 9 min read | Last updated: September 17, 2026
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Common your curd is not setting problems are easy to fix once you know the cause. InstaCuppa sells an automatic curd maker. This article covers seven reasons why curd fails to set — only two of which are solved by a curd maker. The remaining five are technique and ingredient issues anyone can fix for free. We earn revenue if you purchase through links in this article.

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7 Reasons Your Curd Is Not Setting

Quick answer: The most common reasons curd does not set are: milk too hot when starter was added (kills bacteria), milk too cold (bacteria go dormant), old or dead starter, UHT/tetra pack milk, disturbing the container during setting, room too cold, or contaminated utensils. Each problem has a distinct visual sign and a specific fix.

Setting curd at home should be simple. Boil milk, cool it, add starter, wait. But when the result is a watery, thin, or completely liquid mess, it is frustrating — especially when you cannot figure out what went wrong.

The good news: curd failure always has a specific, identifiable cause. Here are the seven most common reasons, what each looks like, and exactly how to fix it.

Reason What It Looks Like Fix
1. Milk too hot Milk stays completely liquid — no thickening at all Cool to 42–45°C before adding starter
2. Milk too cold Partially set, thin, watery layer on top Warm milk to lukewarm before adding starter
3. Old/dead starter Won’t set at all, or extremely thin Use fresh curd less than 3 days old
4. UHT/tetra pack milk Sets very poorly — soft, fragile, breaks easily Switch to fresh pasteurized milk, boil first
5. Disturbed during setting Broken structure, separated whey, watery Do not move or open for 6–8 hours
6. Room too cold Partially set or completely liquid by morning Insulate container or use a curd maker
7. Contaminated utensils Sour smell, slimy texture, off-taste Use clean, dry containers and spoons
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Quick diagnosis: identify your curd problem and fix it

1. Milk Too Hot When Starter Was Added

What went wrong: You added the starter curd while the milk was still hot — above 50°C. At this temperature, the Lactobacillus bacteria in your starter die on contact. Dead bacteria cannot ferment lactose into lactic acid, and without lactic acid, the milk proteins never coagulate.

What it looks like: The milk stays completely liquid. There is no thickening, no tang, no change in texture. It looks exactly the same as when you set it — just slightly sour-smelling milk.

How to fix it: Cool the boiled milk to 42–45°C before adding starter. The finger test works well: dip your little finger into the milk. If you can hold it there comfortably for 8–10 seconds, it is ready. If you pull your finger out immediately, it is too hot. Wait 5 more minutes and test again.

How a curd maker helps: You still need to cool the milk before adding starter — no machine can undo killed bacteria. But the curd maker eliminates the guessing by maintaining the container at 42–45°C after you add the starter. So even if you add the starter at a slightly lower temperature, the machine brings it to the right range.

2. Milk Too Cold When Starter Was Added

What went wrong: You let the milk cool too much — below 35°C — before adding starter. The bacteria are alive but dormant. They need warmth to be active, and cold milk puts them to sleep.

What it looks like: The curd is partially set — thick in some spots, watery in others. There is often a thin layer of whey (yellowish water) sitting on top. The texture is uneven and the taste is mildly sour but not properly tangy.

How to fix it: Warm the milk to lukewarm (around 42°C) before adding starter. If the milk has already cooled too much, gently reheat it on low flame to lukewarm. Do not boil again. Then add the starter.

How a curd maker helps: This is where a curd maker makes the biggest difference. Even if you add the starter to slightly cool milk, the thermostat-controlled heater brings the temperature up to 42–45°C and holds it there for the entire 6–8 hour fermentation cycle. The bacteria wake up and get to work regardless of how cold the milk was initially.

3. Old or Dead Starter

What went wrong: The starter curd you used was too old. After 3–4 days in the fridge, the live Lactobacillus bacteria count drops significantly. After a week, most of the bacteria are dead. You are essentially adding flavoured milk, not a live culture.

What it looks like: The curd either does not set at all, or it sets into an extremely thin, runny consistency with very little tang. Even after 10–12 hours, there is barely any change.

How to fix it: Use fresh starter curd that is no more than 2–3 days old. If your home curd is older than that, buy a small cup of fresh curd from a local dairy, sweet shop, or store. Some people keep a “mother culture” by reserving 2 tablespoons of fresh curd every time they make a new batch — this ensures a continuous supply of active bacteria.

Honest note: A curd maker cannot fix dead starter. No amount of temperature control will work if the bacteria in your starter are already dead. This is the one problem you must solve with the right ingredient, not the right equipment.

4. UHT or Tetra Pack Milk

What went wrong: you used UHT milk. That is the tetra pack kind, which sits unrefrigerated on store shelves — is heated to 135–150°C during processing. This kills all bacteria (which is why it lasts months), but it also damages the whey proteins that help form a firm curd structure.

What it looks like: The curd sets, but poorly. It is soft, fragile, and breaks apart at the slightest touch. It lacks the firm, spoonable texture of curd made from fresh milk. There is often more whey separation than usual.

How to fix it: Switch to fresh pasteurized milk (the kind that comes in pouches and needs refrigeration — Amul, Mother Dairy, Nandini, or local dairy pouches). Boil the milk first, then cool to 42–45°C before adding starter. If you must use UHT milk, add 2 tablespoons of milk powder per 500 ml to boost the protein content. This compensates for the damaged whey proteins and gives a firmer set.

5. Disturbed During Setting

What went wrong: You moved the container, opened the lid to check, or stirred the curd during the 6–8 hour fermentation window. Curd formation is a delicate process where milk proteins slowly link together into a continuous gel. Any movement breaks these forming bonds.

What it looks like: Broken, lumpy curd with visible whey separation. The curd looks like it was setting well but then fell apart. You see distinct chunks floating in yellowish liquid rather than a smooth, uniform texture.

How to fix it: Once you add the starter and place the container, do not touch it for a minimum of 6 hours. Do not open the lid to peek. Do not move it from one spot to another. Do not shake it to “check if it has set.” Set it before bed and check only in the morning.

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6. Room Too Cold (Winter or AC)

What went wrong: Your kitchen temperature dropped below 35°C overnight — common in winter across North India or in heavily air-conditioned homes year-round. Even though you added the starter at the right temperature, the milk cooled too fast for fermentation to complete.

What it looks like: Partially set curd that is thin and watery, or milk that stayed completely liquid. The starter bacteria tried to ferment but went dormant when the temperature fell below 35°C. You often get a slightly sour smell with no real texture change.

How to fix it: Insulate the container by wrapping it in a thick blanket or placing it inside an oven (turned off) with the light on. Use more starter (3–4 tablespoons per litre) to speed up initial fermentation. Set the milk slightly warmer (45°C) to give a larger temperature buffer.

How a curd maker helps: This is the primary problem a curd maker solves. The thermostat maintains 42–45°C for the full 6–8 hours regardless of whether your kitchen is 10°C or 40°C. The bacteria never go dormant because the temperature never drops. This makes it the most reliable solution for cold weather or AC rooms.

7. Contaminated Utensils

What went wrong: The container, spoon, or lid had traces of water, soap residue, or leftover food. These introduce competing bacteria that interfere with the Lactobacillus culture. Some contaminants also change the pH of the milk, making it inhospitable for curd-forming bacteria.

What it looks like: The curd may set but has an off smell — excessively sour, yeasty, or slightly slimy. The texture might be stringy or ropy instead of smooth. In severe cases, you see pink, green, or fuzzy spots (mould).

How to fix it: Wash all containers and spoons with hot water and dry them completely before use. Never use a wet spoon to add starter. If you see any mould or discolouration in your container, sterilize it with boiling water before use. Use dedicated curd-setting containers that are not shared with pickles, chutneys, or other fermented foods.

What "Set Curd" Actually Means

Quick answer: Set curd is curd that ferments undisturbed in the pot it will be served from, so the gel forms in one unbroken piece. Stirred curd ferments in a big vat and is stirred afterwards, which is why shop dahi is smoother and looser. "Not setting" means that gel never formed.

The dairy industry calls these two styles set and stirred. In set style the inoculated milk is poured into its final container first and ferments in the cup. In stirred style the milk ferments in a vat and is stirred, then packed. This is why your dahi at home should be firm enough to hold a spoon, while a plastic cup from the shop is pourable.

Underneath the name there is a specific piece of biology. Curd and yoghurt are fermented milks. Codex Alimentarius, the international food standard, defines yoghurt as milk fermented by a symbiotic pair of bacteria: Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus. Those bacteria turn lactose into lactic acid. The acid drops the pH. At around pH 4.5 the casein proteins lose their charge, clump together and trap the water. That is the gel.

Codex also sets a floor for how many bacteria must still be alive. The figure is 10 million colony-forming units per gram. That floor holds right up to the date of minimum durability. A starter with fewer live bacteria than that is the most common reason a batch fails.

Commercial yoghurt is held at 42 degrees Celsius until the pH reaches 4.5, then cooled to 7 degrees to stop the fermentation. At home the fridge does that second job. Leave the pot out past the setting point and the bacteria keep making acid, which is how curd turns sour and starts weeping whey.

How to Rescue Failed Curd

Quick answer: Completely liquid curd can be reheated to 42°C with fresh starter and re-set. Partially set curd can be strained and used as buttermilk. Sour or slimy curd should be discarded — it cannot be safely rescued.

Scenario 1: Completely Liquid (Did Not Set at All)

This usually means the starter was dead or the milk was too hot when the starter was added. The milk is not spoiled — it just never fermented. Rescue method: Gently warm the milk to 42°C on a low flame. Add 2–3 tablespoons of fresh starter per 500 ml. Transfer to a warm, insulated container and leave undisturbed for 6–8 hours. This works about 80% of the time if the milk is still fresh (within 12 hours of the failed attempt).

Scenario 2: Partially Set (Thin, Watery, Uneven)

This means the bacteria started working but stopped — usually because the temperature dropped. Rescue method: If the curd has some body to it, chill it in the fridge and use it as chaas (buttermilk) by blending with salt and roasted cumin. It will not become thick, well-set curd at this point, but it makes perfectly good buttermilk. If it is barely set, you can try adding a tablespoon of fresh starter and placing it in a curd maker or warm oven for another 4–5 hours.

Scenario 3: Set But Sour, Slimy, or Off-Smelling

This indicates contamination or extremely old starter that introduced undesirable bacteria. Do not eat this. Discard it, wash the container thoroughly with hot water, and start fresh with new milk and a fresh starter. There is no safe way to rescue contaminated curd.

How to Prevent It from Happening Again

Quick answer: Three of the seven reasons above are temperature-related (milk too hot, milk too cold, room too cold). An automatic curd maker eliminates all three by maintaining 42–45°C throughout fermentation. The remaining four reasons — dead starter, UHT milk, disturbance, and contamination — are technique and ingredient issues that you control regardless of equipment.

If curd failure happens to you once, it is a learning moment. If it keeps happening, you need a system change. Here is a comparison of DIY prevention versus using a curd maker.

Problem DIY Prevention With Curd Maker
Milk too hot Use finger test; wait for milk to cool Still need to cool milk before adding starter (curd maker maintains, does not cool)
Milk too cold Reheat gently to lukewarm Curd maker warms it to 42–45°C automatically
Old starter Always use curd less than 3 days old Still need fresh starter — no machine can fix this
UHT milk Switch to fresh pasteurized milk; add milk powder Still need the right milk — curd maker cannot change protein structure
Disturbed during setting Place in a corner and do not touch for 6–8 hours Curd maker has a sealed lid — reduces temptation to peek
Room too cold Blanket wrapping, oven light, rice container Fully solved — maintains 42–45°C in any weather
Contaminated utensils Wash with hot water, dry completely Still need clean utensils — curd maker does not sterilize

The bottom line: a curd maker is not a magic fix. It solves the temperature problem, and it forgives small slips. It cannot stand in for a fresh starter, the right milk, clean pots or patience. So if your curd keeps failing after you have fixed the basics, the cause left is temperature. That is the one thing a curd maker handles.

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दही न जमे तो क्या करें (Dahi Na Jame To Kya Kare)

Quick answer / छोटा जवाब: Agar dahi na jame, to doodh ko phir se 42 degree tak garam karein, 2 chammach taaza jaman daalein, aur 6 se 8 ghante bilkul mat hilaayein. Yeh tarika 12 ghante ke andar 80 percent baar kaam karta hai.
In English: if the curd has not set, warm the milk back to 42 degrees, add two spoons of fresh starter, and leave it alone for six to eight hours.

Dahi nahi jamne ka karan kya hai?

Saat karan hain, aur teen sabse aam hain. Doodh bahut garam tha jab jaman daala (50 degree se upar bacteria mar jaate hain). Doodh bahut thanda tha (35 degree se neeche bacteria so jaate hain). Ya jaman purana tha, teen din se zyada. Baaki chaar karan hain tetra pack ka doodh, bartan hilana, kamre ki thand, aur gande ya geele bartan.

In English: the seven reasons are milk too hot, milk too cold, dead starter, UHT milk, disturbing the pot, a cold room, and unclean utensils. Each one is covered in detail above.

Dahi kiske karan jamta hai?

Dahi do bacteria ke karan jamta hai: Streptococcus thermophilus aur Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus. Yeh doodh ki lactose ko lactic acid mein badalte hain. Acid se doodh ka pH girta hai. Jab pH 4.5 tak aata hai, casein protein aapas mein jud jaate hain aur paani ko pakad lete hain. Wahi jama hua dahi hai. Isi liye 42 se 45 degree ka taapmaan zaroori hai, kyunki isi par yeh bacteria sabse tezi se kaam karte hain.

Dahi chipchipa ya sticky kyu hota hai?

Kuch bacteria strains fermentation ke waqt polysaccharide banate hain. Yeh ek lasdar padarth hai, jiski wajah se dahi chammach ke saath khinchta hai. Teen aur karan hain: gande bartan, purana jaman, aur doodh ka theek se na garam hona. Chipchipa dahi aam taur par khane mein surakshit hai, par swad achha nahi lagta. Ise theek nahi kiya ja sakta. Agli baar naya jaman kisi doosri jagah se lein, aur doodh ko 85 degree tak garam karein.

In English: sticky or ropy curd comes from strains that make polysaccharides, plus dirty utensils, an old starter, or under-heated milk. It is usually safe to eat but cannot be fixed. Full detail is in Problem 4 below.

Dahi kharab hone ke lakshan kya hain?

Paanch lakshan dekhein. Ek, badboo aati ho, khatti nahi balki sadi hui. Do, gulabi, hare, kaale ya safed fuzzy daag dikhein, yeh phaphoond hai. Teen, ammonia jaisi ya chemical jaisi mehak. Chaar, chipchipahat ke saath badboo dono ek saath. Paanch, swad kadva ya metallic ho. In mein se koi bhi ho to dahi phenk dein. Bartan ko ubalte paani se saaf karein aur naye doodh se shuru karein. Sirf khatta dahi kharab nahi hota, use kadhi ya lassi mein istemal kar sakte hain.

In English: throw it out if it smells rotten, shows mould of any colour, smells of ammonia, is both slimy and smelly, or tastes bitter or metallic. Merely sour curd is fine and can go into kadhi or lassi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my curd not setting even in summer?

If curd fails in summer, the cause is almost never temperature. Check your starter first — it is likely old or dead. Use fresh curd that is no more than 2–3 days old. The second most common summer cause is adding starter to milk that is too hot. Even in warm weather, freshly boiled milk needs 20–30 minutes to cool to 42–45°C before you add the starter.

Dahi kharab hone ke lakshan kya hain?

Throw the curd out on any one of five signs. It smells rotten, not just sour. It shows mould of any colour. It smells of ammonia. It is slimy and smelly at once. Or it tastes bitter or metallic. Curd that is only sour is safe, and it works well in kadhi, lassi or a marinade.

Dahi chipchipa kyu hota hai?

Some starter strains make polysaccharides while they ferment, and those make the curd stretch off the spoon. Dirty utensils, an old starter and under-heated milk all push it the same way. Sticky curd is usually safe to eat but cannot be fixed. Heat the milk to 85 degrees next time and start with a fresh starter from a different source.

Can I use store-bought curd as starter?

Yes, store-bought curd works as a starter. It has to hold live active cultures and be inside its expiry date. Check the label for “contains live cultures” or “Lactobacillus.” Avoid flavoured yogurt or Greek yogurt as starter — plain, unflavoured curd works best. Once you set your first batch, reserve 2 tablespoons as starter for the next batch.

How much starter should I add per litre of milk?

In warm weather, 2 tablespoons per litre is sufficient. In cold weather or if your starter is a day or two old, increase to 3–4 tablespoons per litre. Do not add too much — more than 4 tablespoons per litre can make the curd excessively sour. The right amount gives tangy, well-set curd with a clean taste.

Does boiling milk longer make thicker curd?

Yes, and for two reasons. Simmering for 5 to 10 minutes rather than just bringing milk to a boil drives off water and concentrates the proteins. It also denatures the whey proteins, which is what dairies use an 85 degree, 30 minute hold to achieve, and denatured whey protein builds a firmer gel that holds its water. The result is thicker curd with less whey on top. Many Indian grandmothers simmer milk until it reduces by 10–15 percent before setting curd. This is one of the simplest ways to improve curd thickness without changing anything else in your process.

Can a curd maker fix curd that is already failing?

A curd maker stops temperature failures before they happen. It cannot rescue a batch that has already failed. For that you re-warm the milk and add fresh starter by hand. Use the machine at the start instead. Add warm milk with fresh starter, press start, and let it hold the right temperature for 6–8 hours.

Bias Disclosure

InstaCuppa makes and sells an automatic curd maker. This article covers seven reasons curd fails. A curd maker only solves the three about temperature, which are reasons 1, 2 and 6. The other four are technique and ingredient problems. No machine fixes those. We earn money if you buy an InstaCuppa product through a link here.

Sources & References

  1. Fermented milks: Microbiology and biochemistry of yogurt and curd — International Dairy Journal, 2004
  2. Standards for Milk and Milk Products — FSSAI
  3. Codex Standard for Fermented Milks, CXS 243-2003 — FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius. The definition of fermented milk, the two yoghurt starter organisms, and the minimum of 10 million colony-forming units per gram.
  4. Yogurt Production — milkfacts.info. The 85 degree / 30 minute heat treatment and why it matters, cooling to 42 degrees, holding to pH 4.5, and cooling to 7 degrees to stop fermentation.
  5. A comprehensive review on yogurt syneresis: effect of processing conditions and added additives — J Food Sci Technol 2023 (PMID 37187980).
  6. The effect of high-temperature heat treatment and homogenization on the microstructure of set yogurt — J Dairy Res 2023 (PMID 37649410).
  7. Corrected on 17 September 2026. Two references here previously carried PubMed Central IDs that resolve to unrelated papers: PMC4930596 is a study of ionic liquids and Arthrobacter simplex, and PMC5765660 is a paper on mothers' feeding practices and child eating behaviour. Neither is about dairy. A National Dairy Development Board statistics link on this page also returned 404. All three have been replaced by the sources above.

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Problem 4: Slimy or Ropy Curd

Quick answer: Slimy or stringy curd is caused by certain bacteria strains or contaminated utensils. It is usually safe to eat but unpleasant. Start a new batch with a completely fresh starter from a different source.

What it looks like: The curd stretches when you lift a spoon. It has a slimy, stringy texture — like it has threads in it.

Causes:

  • Certain bacteria strains produce polysaccharides (a sticky substance) during fermentation
  • Contamination from dirty utensils or old starter
  • Milk was not heated high enough before adding starter
  • Fermentation temperature was too low

Fix: You can't fix slimy curd once it's made. It's usually safe to eat (no harmful bacteria), but the texture is off-putting. Start a new batch with fresh starter from the market.

Prevention: Heat the milk to at least 85 degrees before cooling. Commercial yoghurt plants hold milk at 85 degrees for 30 minutes, or 95 degrees for 10 minutes, and the reason is specific: that heat denatures the whey proteins, which lets them build a more stable gel and stops water separating later. Bringing milk to a bare boil and pulling it off does not do this. Use clean, dry utensils. Use a reliable starter. If your curd keeps turning slimy, change your starter completely — get a new one from a different source.

Problem 5: Grainy or Lumpy Curd

Quick answer: Grainy curd means the milk was too hot when starter was added, or it was boiled too hard. The proteins clumped instead of forming a smooth gel. Blend it for lassi or raita. Prevent by cooling milk slowly to 42 degrees.

What it looks like: Small white lumps or a cottage-cheese-like texture instead of smooth curd.

Causes:

  • Milk was too hot when starter was added (proteins clumped)
  • Milk was boiled too hard or for too long
  • Rapid cooling shocked the proteins

Fix: Blend the grainy curd in a mixer for 30 seconds. It won't be perfect, but it'll be smoother. Use it in lassi, smoothies, or raita where texture matters less.

Prevention: Cool milk slowly and evenly. Don't add starter to hot milk. Let the milk come down to 40-42 degrees naturally — don't rush it with ice or cold water.

Problem 6: Whey Separation (Watery Layer on Top)

Quick answer: Whey separation happens from over-fermentation, disturbed curd, or low-fat milk. Pour off the whey or stir it back in. Use whey in rotis, soups, or smoothies. Use full-cream milk and refrigerate on time to prevent it.

What it looks like: A clear, yellowish liquid sitting on top of or around the curd.

Causes:

  • Over-fermentation (curd sat too long at warm temperature)
  • Curd was disturbed or moved after setting
  • Low-fat milk naturally produces more whey

Fix: Just pour off the whey or stir it back in. Whey is full of protein — don't throw it away. Use it in rotis, soups, or smoothies.

Prevention: Refrigerate the curd as soon as it sets. Fermentation stops near 7 degrees, and every extra hour at room temperature is more acid and more weeping. Do not move the container while it is fermenting. Use full-cream milk. And heat the milk properly first: a 2023 review of yogurt syneresis puts heat treatment and milk solids at the centre of how much whey a set yogurt releases.

Problem 7: Curd Doesn't Taste Right (Bitter or Off-Flavor)

Quick answer: Bitter or metallic curd comes from old starter, expired milk, or soap residue on utensils. Do not eat it. Discard and start fresh with new milk and a fresh starter from a different source.

What it looks like: Curd looks fine but tastes bitter, metallic, or just "wrong."

Causes:

  • Old or contaminated starter
  • Milk was past its best-before date
  • Unclean container (soap residue or food particles)
  • Some medications in the starter milk

Fix: Don't force yourself to eat it. Use it for a face pack (mix with honey) or discard it. Get a completely fresh starter for the next batch.

Prevention: Always use fresh milk and fresh starter. Rinse containers with plain hot water (no soap residue). Smell your starter before using it — if it smells off, throw it away.

Problem 8: Curd Smells Bad (Foul or Rotten)

Quick answer: Foul-smelling curd with mould spots is contaminated. Do not eat it. Throw it away, sterilize the container with boiling water, and start fresh with clean utensils, fresh milk, and fresh starter.

What it looks like: Curd smells sour, rotten, or like ammonia. May have pink, green, or black spots.

When to throw it away:

  • If it smells rotten (not just sour — rotten is different)
  • If you see mold (any color — pink, green, black, white fuzzy spots)
  • If it has an ammonia or chemical smell
  • If the texture is slimy AND it smells bad (slimy alone may be okay, but slimy + bad smell = contamination)

This curd is not safe to eat. Throw it away. Clean the container with hot water and soap. Start with fresh milk, fresh starter, and clean utensils.

Milk Type Guide: How It Affects Your Curd

Quick answer: Full cream milk (6-8% fat) makes the thickest curd. Buffalo milk makes the richest. Double toned milk makes thin, watery curd unless you add milk powder. The fat content is the single biggest factor in curd thickness.
Milk Type Fat Content Curd Thickness Taste Best For
Full cream 6-8% Thick, creamy Rich, mild Best everyday curd
Toned 3% Medium Mild Lighter curd, daily use
Double toned 1.5% Thin, watery Flat Only if you add milk powder
Buffalo milk 7-8% Very thick Rich, sweet Thick dahi, shrikhand
A2 / organic 3-6% Medium to thick Clean, mild Health-focused families

If your curd is always too thin, switch to full-cream or buffalo milk before trying anything else. The fat makes the biggest difference in thickness.

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