Digest Number 446

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In a message dated 3/28/01 1:18:31 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

writes:

 

> In addtion, we eat lots of vegetables and fruits which are cooked by

> themsleves oYoughurtr cokked along with Lentials. Indians also consume a

lot of

> Curds / . We prefer to make our own Curds, usng culture from a

> previous batch and adding to milk. Curd and buttermilk (which is curd

> diluted with water and whisked well) is generally thought of as being

better

> for health than milk since they have friendly bacteria that makes digestion

> easier. Curd and rice is a staple of South India and this is very good for

> health since it is very cooling and soothing to the body. This is a must

> especially in Summers.

>

This is my first time writing, and I have been trying to incorporate more

vegetable into my diet. Can anyone give me instructions for making the

fresh yogurt.

Thanks.

Ollie