Alternative names | Kheer doi, Chakku doi |
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Course | Dessert |
Place of origin | India |
Region or state | Nabadwip, West Bengal, India |
Associated cuisine | India |
Created by | Kalipada Modak |
Serving temperature | Cold |
Main ingredients | Milk |
Similar dishes | Mishti doi |
Nabadwip-er lal doi (Bengali: নবদ্বীপের লাল দই transl. Red curd of Nabadwip), also known as Kheer doi or Chakku doi, is one of the most famous types of confectionery in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, originating in present-day West Bengal, India. Though curd is usually white, red curd is a distinct type of confectionery. Red curd of the Nadia's Nabadwip type is very popular.[1] Kali Ghosh or Kalipad Modak of Nabadwip was the inventor of the confectionery in 1930.[2] One of the most famous red curd shop is "Laxmi Narayan Confectionery Store", that is 150-years old curd shop. After preparing the curd, it can be stored up to ten days.[3]