A 100ml terracotta glass is not typically used for making curd (yogurt) due to its small size. Curd or yogurt is typically made in larger containers or vessels because it requires a certain volume of milk and space for the fermentation process. Terracotta pots, jars, or containers of larger capacity are commonly used for this purpose.
However, if you want to make a very small quantity of curd, you can use a small terracotta container like a 100ml glass. Here’s how you can do it:
Ingredients:
- Milk (approximately 100ml)
- A small amount of yogurt starter culture or curd from a previous batch
Instructions:
- Clean the 100ml terracotta glass thoroughly to ensure it’s free from any contaminants.
- Heat the milk in a separate pot until it reaches a temperature of around 180°F (82°C). Heating the milk helps denature the proteins and create a better texture for the yogurt.
- Allow the milk to cool down to about 110-115°F (43-46°C). This is the ideal temperature for adding the yogurt starter culture. If the milk is too hot, it can kill the live cultures in the starter culture.
- While the milk is cooling, take a small amount of yogurt starter culture or a few tablespoons of yogurt from a previous batch. Make sure it contains live active cultures.
- Once the milk has reached the right temperature, add the yogurt starter culture or the yogurt from the previous batch to the terracotta glass. Mix it well with the milk.
- Cover the terracotta glass with a lid or a cloth and place it in a warm, draft-free place. You can use a small, warm spot in your kitchen.
- Allow the milk to ferment for at least 6-8 hours or until it reaches the desired thickness and tanginess. The longer you leave it, the tangier it will become.
- Once the curd is set, you can refrigerate it to stop the fermentation process and chill it before serving.
Please note that making curd in such a small container may yield only a very tiny quantity of curd, which may not be practical for most purposes. Using a larger container or pot is more common for making curd in larger quantities. Terracotta containers are popular for their natural insulating properties, which help maintain the required temperature during fermentation.