How to Make Thick Curd (Yogurt) at Home — Amma's Traditional Method (Won't Fall Even Upside Down)

Stop struggling with runny curd! Amma reveals her traditional 9-rule secret to setting dahi so thick it won't fall even if you turn the pot upside down. Whether it's summer or winter, master the perfect thick curd at home with this fail-proof guide from Deepaks Kitchen. Turn a mud pot completely upside down — and the curd inside won't fall. This is how thick, traditional Indian curd (yogurt/dahi) was set for generations, long before refrigerators existed. Amma reveals every single step, nothing held back. Real technique, not a trick: full-fat milk, the exact temperature check our grandmothers used without a thermometer, and one traditional pot-greasing method almost no one shows anymore. This is the difference between watery, store-bought-style curd and something genuinely thick. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Curd consistency challenge 00:46 - Ingredients and pot preparation 02:02 - Best milk and starter (jamun) tips 03:42 - Boiling and frothing the milk 04:35 - Checking the ideal temperature 05:31 - Adding starter and setting the curd 06:14 - Seasonal setting tips (Summer vs. Winter) 07:27 - Final result and thick texture 08:08 - 9 Golden rules for perfect curd INGREDIENTS: - 500 ml full fat milk - 1 tablespoon starter curd (for setting) - ½ teaspoon starter curd (for greasing the container) Follow Deepak's Kitchen for more of Amma's secret recipes: Instagram: [your handle] Facebook: [your handle] YouTube: @DeepaksKitchen Music: Suno AI #thickcurd #dahi #homemadeyogurt #curdrecipe #ammasrecipe #deepakskitchen #indianfood #howtomakecurd #yogurtrecipe #southindianfood #dahi #thickcurd #homemadeyogurt thick curd recipe, how to make thick curd, homemade curd recipe, dahi recipe, how to make dahi, homemade dahi, how to set curd at home, amma's secret recipe, deepaks kitchen, curd setting tips, thick homemade yogurt, south indian curd, curd rice recipe, hotel style curd