Sweetened Yogurt

Juju dhau is a sweetened, custard-like yogurt that comes from Bhaktapur, Nepal, and is an important component of all feasts and celebrations. Although cow’s milk is used to make regular yogurt, buffalo milk (bhaisi) is traditionally used for this dessert, resulting in a richer taste and texture. To make juju dhau, the milk is boiled, sweetened, mixed with culture, and poured into a decorative red-clay pot called a kataaro. It is then placed in a warm spot, on a b