What can I substitute greek yoghurt for?

carlamarie_2

I have a pot of double cream, could I use this instead of Greek yoghurt? A google search says about using heavy cream, which I guess is the same as double cream? But I'm not sure if it is!

I can buy regular yoghurt near me (but not Greek) but I'm trying to spend as little money as possible (aren't we all!) so if I could get away with using what I have in, I will!

It's for a tikka masala if that helps?

suki1964

carlamarie wrote: »

I have a pot of double cream, could I use this instead of Greek yoghurt? A google search says about using heavy cream, which I guess is the same as double cream? But I'm not sure if it is!

I can buy regular yoghurt near me (but not Greek) but I'm trying to spend as little money as possible (aren't we all!) so if I could get away with using what I have in, I will!

It's for a tikka masala if that helps?

Heavy is the same as double cream

I used the same the other day for a masala, just made it a bit richer then usual

Magpye

I find that you can use cream, yoghurt, creme fraiche and sour cream as substitutes for one another in most recipes. If the double cream makes the masala a little heavy or sweet tasting, then try adding a dash of lemon juice to freshen it up.

carlamarie_2

Thank you suki!
I presumed heavy was the same, but didn't want to do it if it was something completely different lol!
Tikka masala for dinner tonight then!

carlamarie_2

Magpye wrote: »

I find that you can use cream, yoghurt, creme fraiche and sour cream as substitutes for one another in most recipes. If the double cream makes the masala a little heavy or sweet tasting, then try adding a dash of lemon juice to freshen it up.

Thank you magpie.
I have no fresh lemon, but I have juice, would this work if I needed it?

juliettet

Strain your regular yoghurt in a paper towel or new jcloth lined sieve. It well become like a soft cheese texture.

carlamarie_2

Not heard of that before juliettet, I will bear that in mind as I'm quite restricted as to what I can buy locally

Magpye

carlamarie wrote: »

Thank you magpie.
I have no fresh lemon, but I have juice, would this work if I needed it?

Hi carlamarie - yes, juice works fine. I am citrus sensitive so keep tiny pots of UHT juice for if Himself wants lemon or lime on his salad or fish, so I never have fresh either.

carlamarie_2

Thank you very much, that's really helpful!