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Hung curd | Hung yogurt | How to make hung curd

By swasthi , on May 25, 2020, 17 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Hung curd recipe – Learn to make hung curd or hung yogurt with step by step photos. Hung curd or hung yogurt is made by draining the whey from curd to get a thicker consistency that is suitable to use in recipes like Dahi kabab, raita, wraps, sandwiches, shrikhand, dips and deserts. Hung curd is low in sugar, carbohydrates and high in protein when compared to the regular curd. So it can be enjoyed even by those on a low carb diet.

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I made this hung yogurt to make restaurant style raita that is creamy, thick and delicious.

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Here are the step by step pictures on how to make hung curd. I usually pour the yogurt to a muslin cloth and then drain it for about 30 minutes just above the kitchen sink.

Later I hang it in the refrigerator using a steel hook and then place a tall cup beneath to collect the whey. Since most of us may not have hooks I thought of sharing this method which I saw in a YouTube video.

Preparation

1. Place a filter or a colander over a container to collect whey.

place a colander over a jar

2. Place a muslin cloth over the filter and add yogurt to it.

pour curd over the cloth

3. Bring together all the four edges and squeeze of the excess water lightly. Make a knot and hang it above the kitchen sink, the dripping whey can be collected and used for kneading roti dough. Leave it for about 30 to 45 minutes. Place it back on the filter.

hang the hung curd

How to make hung yogurt

4. Cover it with a lid. Place it in the refrigerator for 4 to 8 hours, depending on the fats and texture of yogurt used.

how to make hung curd at home

5. After 4 hours, hung curd is ready.

how to make hung curd
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Refrigerate hung curd until use.

hung curd

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Curd sandwich
Curd rice
Curd rice temple style

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Hung curd recipe | Hung yogurt | How to make hung curd

Hung curd is just plain yogurt from which whey has been strained out using a cheese or muslin cloth. This can be eaten plain or used for making kababs, chutneys and dips.
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Prep Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours
Servings1
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 2 cups yogurt /curd/dahi

optional for serving

  • ⅛ tsp salt or 2 tbsps powdered sugar
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Instructions

  • Place a colander or filter over a container to collect whey.
  • Spread a muslin or cheese cloth over a colander or filter.
  • Add yogurt to the cloth.
  • Make a knot and hang it just above your kitchen sink, so that the whey drips to the sink.
  • Leave it for about 30 minutes.
  • After 30 to 45 minutes, squeeze off excess whey from the cloth.
  • Put the cloth on the colander and cover it.
  • Keep it in the refrigerator about 4 to 8 hours.
  • Use hung curd for making shrikhand, dips, tandoori marinade etc.
  • If you want to serve it as it is as a dip, you can stir in some salt or sugar or any other seasoning.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Hung curd recipe | Hung yogurt | How to make hung curd
Amount Per Serving (100 g)
Calories 298 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 225mg10%
Potassium 759mg22%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 485IU10%
Vitamin C 2.5mg3%
Calcium 593mg59%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Mela says

    November 25, 2020

    5 stars
    I love indian food. I find this blog very helpful.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 27, 2020

      Thank you

      Reply
  3. Abinaya Narasimhan says

    June 16, 2020

    Hi Swasthi is hung curd and Greek yogurt the same?

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 16, 2020

      Yes Abinaya. It is the same

      Reply
      • Abinaya Narasimhan says

        June 18, 2020

        Thanks for clarifying Swasthi 🙂
        Tried Paneer fried rice(without marination) from your blog today and turned out delicious👍 Thanks again😊

        Reply
  4. Flavia says

    April 20, 2020

    5 stars
    Hi Swasthi,
    I regularly prepare the hung curd as per your recipe..its super soft & yummy😋🥰… Thank you so much for the recipe🙏.
    It’s been around 2 weeks that I prepared 2 batches of hung curd & refrigerated, they are slightly sour.
    For how long can hung curd be stored in the fridge. Needed to use these to make tandoori chicken & shrikhand

    Please advise

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 21, 2020

      Hi Flavia,
      The flavor changes after a 2 to 3 weeks. Try to use it up. The shelf life actually depends on the weather conditions even if kept in the fridge. Even mold can grow over it as it is strained in a cloth. If you prefer to keep it longer freeze it.

      Reply
      • Flavia says

        April 21, 2020

        Thank you so much Swasthi🥰

        Reply
  5. V. Chandrasekhar says

    January 26, 2020

    5 stars
    Thanks for this recipe. This is exactly what I am looking for at the moment.

    I have a couple of questions:

    1. I don’t want to throw away the whey. Can I drink it?

    2. Where can I get muslin? Is there a substitute like cheese cloth?

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    • swasthi says

      January 26, 2020

      You are welcome!
      Yes you can drink the whey. You can also use it to make chapati dough.
      You can use cheese cloth or cloth coffee filter or even a handkerchief. You can get muslin cloth in Indian stores selling fabric. I normally buy the white handkerchiefs for this. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  6. CD Singh says

    October 9, 2019

    5 stars
    Your hung curd making process was excellent and I tried and it worked well. Many thanks for sharing your cooking experiences

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      October 9, 2019

      Hi,
      You are welcome!

      Reply
  7. Tess says

    September 17, 2016

    I can’t find the type of yogurt that is best used for this, any suggestions of types or brands?

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    • swasthi says

      September 18, 2016

      This is best to make with homemade yogurt. Hung curd is just greek yogurt. Any unflavoured yogurt can be used

      Reply
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  9. bajoriya says

    February 2, 2015

    it looks like whipped creme nce

    Reply
  10. kurinji says

    February 2, 2015

    nice post…

    Reply
  11. suma says

    February 2, 2015

    5 stars
    thank for sharing

    Reply

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