Curd or plain yoghurt 



















Curdled milk (Indian curd) or plain yogurt, fermented by lactic acid bacteria.
Characteristics
- Yogurt is made with Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus.
- Fermentation acidifies and thickens the milk.
- A common ingredient in traditional Indian preparations such as Panchagavya.
Role in the preparation: It supplies live lactic acid bacteria that start or support the fermentation of the preparation.
Caution: Choose a plain product with no sugar or flavouring and live cultures (not pasteurised after fermentation); keep it chilled.
Sources: Yogurt - Wikipedia · Curd - Wikipedia
Documentary information: this is neither a recommendation for use nor a plant-protection or veterinary claim. Check your country's regulations before any use.
