Why Your Homemade Yogurt is Runny | And the 1 Rule to Fix It

Is your homemade curd runny, watery, or just not setting right? You’re not alone. In this video, I explain the real difference between "curd" and "yogurt"—and how store-bought brands often heat-treat their products, killing off the very probiotics you're looking for. You’ll learn how to make thick, creamy, probiotic-rich curd at home using just two ingredients, why your choice of milk (and temperature!) is everything, and how to turn your plain curd into a high-protein "Greek-style" hung curd using a simple straining trick. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📚 COURSES & GUIDES: ✅ The Art of Fermented Foods Online Course: https://school.happybellyfish.com/p/art-of-fermented-foods ✅ Srikant's online course THE MASTERY OF SPICES: https://school.happybellyfish.com/p/how-to-use-spices-online-course ✅ Download Srikant's Visual Guide to Spices (PDF): https://happybellyfish.com/how-to-cook-with-spices-and-herbs-visual-guide-for-beginners/ ✅ Download "Everyday Healthy Desserts" E-Book: https://school.happybellyfish.com/p/healthy-desserts-book-928563 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⬇️ WATCH NEXT ⬇️ Better Than Ice Cream! 5 Healthy Frozen Yogurts (No Sugar) https://youtu.be/SWJYomGOH8I 4 Easy No-Sugar Chia Puddings (Weight Loss Friendly) https://youtu.be/_1OGixE-3PA The Healthiest Carrot Cake You’ll Ever Make (No-Bake!) https://youtu.be/qy9cXYDEXb8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🛒 MY KITCHEN TOOLS (Affiliate Links): (Disclaimer: These are Amazon affiliate links, which provide a small commission to this channel via anything purchased via these links) ✅ Yogurt Filter Strainer (For Thick Greek Style): https://amzn.to/3LrARyx ✅ Meen Chatti (Kerala Clay Pot): https://amzn.to/41hMT35 ✅ Stainless Steel Pan (IN): https://amzn.to/40XmCWD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 👇🏽 LET'S CONNECT! Subscribe to weekly recipes: https://happybellyfish.com/subscribe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happybellyfish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happybellyfish/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⏳ CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Yogurt vs. Curd: Why Homemade is an "Investment" 00:56 – The Best Milk to Use (And why to avoid UHT milk) 01:25 – Boiling & Cooling: The "Lukewarm" Secret 03:09 – Adding the Starter (Live Cultures vs. Store-Bought) 03:57 – Fermentation Tips: The "Oven Light" Trick for Cold Climates 05:27 – How to Make High-Protein Hung Curd (Strained Yogurt) 07:13 – Don't Throw Away the Whey! (How to use it) 07:57 – The REAL Difference Between Yogurt & Curd 09:30 – Greek Yogurt vs. Greek-Style: Don't be Fooled by Labels 09:49 – What to Look for in Store-Bought Yogurt #HomemadeYogurt #CurdRecipe #Probiotics #GutHealth #FermentedFoods #DahiRecipe #HealthyBasics