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    Home » Instant Pot

    Published: Apr 6, 2018 · Modified: Mar 10, 2022 by Smruti · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    Instant Pot Yogurt

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    My favorite method to make Instant Pot Yogurt at home.

    This two ingredient recipe yields yogurt that is tart enough, easy to make and much cheaper than the store bought tub!

    Are you a yogurt fan? Do you like dishes made from yogurt or do you like enjoying chilled yogurt with toppings and honey? If you did answer yes to these questions, this post is for you! If you said no, by the end of this post you will be running to the kitchen to make some yogurt for sure! 

    We love our yogurt in many dishes and I even love it just by itself. For the longest time I have been buying store bought yogurt, atleast when it is cold and I am not confident of whether my homemade yogurt will set.

    However, this winter I did not buy a single tub from the store! I made it ALL at home, overnight, using my 7-in-1 Instant Pot DUO! The results were consistent, the time taken defined and the flavor just like we used to enjoy in India. Not to forget the satisfaction of making tubs of yogurt at home and enjoying it. 

    Over the years I have tried a few knacks to make that PERFECT yogurt. Some worked, some failed to be consistent and some led to a bulk waste of milk and yogurt. From trying to set it in the microwave to oven with the light on and even trying to place a couple of green chillies to set it well, I struggled to get it right each time. 

    But with my Instant Pot I am guaranteed of the results each time! I put my yogurt to set in the morning when I have a party in the evening and still be confident of serving Dahi Vada for dinner! Wow I do love this device for everything, especially yogurt.

    There are two methods to make yogurt in the pot. Though both work well, I prefer the first method of making yogurt in individual containers. The moment you insert a spoon in the set yogurt it tends to start watering. When I make the yogurt in containers, I can open up one at a time and finish at all. I make the yogurt using either of the methods depending on how I intend to use it.

    Thinking what I make using all this yogurt? Here are a few yogurt based recipes that are LOVED in our family:

    • Instant Dahi Vada
    • Tofu Tikka Skewers
    • Fajeto | Gujarati Mango Kadhi
    • Dahi Vada
    • Gathiya Waali Kadhi 
    • Burani Raita | Garlic Raita
    • Gujarati Kadhi 
    • Dahi Pakodi

    Though I have been using the Instant Pot for a few months now, I am posting the recipes here after testing them a few times. Plus, I do not want the readers who do not own one to be left out. I have another dozen recipes coming up over the next couple of months. Meanwhile, here are the recipes I posted recently using the Instant Pot: 

    • 30-Minute Vegetable Biryani
    • Instant Pot Matki Misal

    Coming back to the recipe, I have used whole milk to make this batch. However when I am making the yogurt to just enjoy by itself, I make it using 2% milk too. The result is definitely not creamy, but pretty okay to eat with rice.

    I bought the first batch of yogurt from the store to set. I used Greek Yogurt. Then I have been using a part of the set yogurt to make the next batch. The result is just as good as I want it to be. 

    So if you are a YOGURT lover, read on and make your batch NOW! 


    Ingredients

    Whole Milk ½ gallon

    Greek yogurt ¼ cup

    Method

    Glass container in IP method

    1- Heat ½ gallon milk to a full boil. Once boiled, turn down the flame and let the milk cool a little (110-115 F). 

    2- To make yogurt in a glass container, add 2 tablespoon room temperature yogurt in it. 

    Collage steps to make instant pot yogurt; heat and cool milk and add yogurt to a container.

    3- Spread the yogurt evenly in the container.

    4- Pour the milk into the container.

    Collage steps to make instant pot yogurt; spread yogurt and add milk.

    5- Cover it.

    6- In the base of the Instant Pot add ½ cup water. Place the trivet and keep it ready.

    Collage steps to make instant pot yogurt; cover and place trivet in instant pot.

    7- Place the container on the trivet.

    8- Set the mode to 'yogurt' and normal; time to 6 hours. Close the lid and let the cycle complete for the specified time. 

    Collage steps to make instant pot yogurt; place yogurt in instant pot and set mode to yogurt.

    9- Once the timer beeps and the display shows YOGT, remove the container and let them cool.

    10- Refrigerate till consumption. Use a part of this yogurt to set the next batch.

    Collage steps to make instant pot yogurt; remove from instant pot and cool.

     



    One Pot Method

    In the steel insert of the Instant Pot add the milk. Set the mode to 'yogurt' and press 'more'. The display should read boil and the milk will start boiling.

    Let the boiling cycle complete and the pot read YOGT. Press cancel and let the milk cool to 115F. Mix in the yogurt starter and close the lid. Set the mode to yogurt and cycle to 7 hours. Let the cycle complete and the display read YOGT. Cool the yogurt and use as desired. 

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    How to make instant pot yogurt with two ingredients in glass jars.

    Instant Pot Yogurt

    Smruti
    My favorite method to make Instant Pot Yogurt at home.
    This two ingredient recipe yields yogurt that is tart enough, easy to make and much cheaper than the store bought tub!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Setting Time 7 hours hrs
    Total Time 7 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Sides
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 116 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ gallon whole milk
    • 2 tablespoon yogurt

    Instructions
     

    Glass container in IP method

    • Heat the milk to a full boil. Once boiled, turn down the flame and let the milk cool a little (110-115 F).
      ½ gallon whole milk
    • To make yogurt in a glass container, add some room temperature yogurt in it.
      2 tablespoon yogurt
    • Spread the yogurt evenly in the container.
    • Pour the milk into the container. Cover it.
    • In the base of the Instant Pot add ½ cup water. Place the trivet and keep it ready.
    • Place the container on the trivet.
    • Set the mode to 'yogurt' and normal; time to 6 hours. Close the lid and let the cycle complete for the specified time. Once the timer beeps and the display shows YOGT, remove the container and let them cool.
    • Refrigerate till consumption. Use a part of this yogurt to set the next batch.

    One Pot Method

    • In the steel insert of the Instant Pot add the milk.
    • Set the mode to 'yogurt' and press 'more'. The display should read boil and the milk will start boiling.
    • Let the boiling cycle complete and the pot read YOGT.
    • Press cancel and let the milk cool to 115F.
    • Mix in the yogurt starter and close the lid.
    • Set the mode to yogurt and cycle to 7 hours.
    • Let the cycle complete and the display read YOGT. Cool the yogurt and use as desired. 

    Notes

    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 290mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 311IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 238mgIron: 0.002mg
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    1. shilpig says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:33 pm

      Love all ur recipes posted,can u please share how one can make yogurt without using the instant pot!Thanks...Shilpi

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