Plain Yogurt

Plain yogurt is cultured milk with a tangy flavor and creamy body. It can add moisture, acidity, and tenderness to baked goods, sauces, dressings, and toppings.

Identity

Tangy dairy base

Adds moisture and mild acidity without extra sweetness.

Plain yogurt can loosen batters, tenderize baked goods, or finish a dish with cool tang. Greek yogurt is thicker, so recipes may behave differently if swapped without adjustment.

Wikimedia Commons

Reference image

Plain Yogurt reference image.

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Used In Recipes

Butter Naan

NaanButter NaanMedium

½ cup (120 ml) plain yogurt ((curd))

Chicken Biryani

Chicken BiryaniChicken BiryaniMedium

3 tablespoons plain yogurt ((curd or dahi))
¼ cup plain yogurt ((Indian curd))

Chicken Biryani

Chicken BiryaniChicken Biryani (Home Style)Medium

3 tablespoons plain yogurt ((curd or dahi))
¼ cup plain yogurt ((Indian curd))

Matar Paneer Recipe, How to Make Mutter Paneer

Matar PaneerMatar Paneer (Mutter Masala)Medium

¼ to ⅓ cup plain yogurt/ curd ((optional, or sub with 1 tablespoon tomato paste))

Shahi Paneer (Restaurant Style)

Shahi PaneerShahi Paneer (Restaurant Style)Medium

½ cup (130 grams) plain yogurt ((Indian curd))

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

CrispStrawberry Rhubarb CrispMedium

Plain Yogurt

Substitutions

Acceptable

Plain Yogurt -> Butter

3 tablespoons plain yogurt (Greek or regular) or additional melted butter

The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.