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Tricolor Bhapa Doi Shells

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#aug26 A creative, natural twist on West Bengal’s traditional steamed yogurt dessert. This recipe skips artificial food coloring entirely, using fresh spinach and carrot-orange purees to create vibrant tricolor layers shaped in delicate shell molds.

prep time 15 Mins
cook time 15 Mins
chef Suman Agrwal
Step 1

Prepare the Base: In a mixing bowl, whisk the full-cream milk and milk powder together until completely smooth and lump-free.

Step 2

Add the thick yogurt, condensed milk, and cardamom powder. Whisk thoroughly until creamy and well incorporated.

Step 3

Divide the base mixture equally into three separate bowls:

Step 4

Whisk 2 tbsp of orange-carrot puree into the first bowl.

Step 5

Whisk 2 tbsp of thick spinach puree into the second bowl.

Step 6

Keep the third bowl plain.

Step 7

Generously grease shell-shaped idli molds with melted butter. Pour the batters into separate molds, filling each dent roughly ¾ full.

Step 8

Place the idli stand in a steamer. Cover and steam over medium heat for 15 minutes. Test by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.

Step 9

Allow the molds to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until completely set. Carefully loosen the edges with a butter knife or small spoon to unmold.

Step 10

Serve: Plate the orange, white, and green doi shells alongside crisp tricolor tuiles and serve chilled.