Authentic Himachali Khatta Meetha Seelu V14 with Warm Pahadi Sidu
A comforting Himachali specialty featuring a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors simmered to perfection, traditionally served alongside freshly steamed, fluffy wheat bread.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Himachali
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Mix whole wheat flour, yeast, salt, and warm water to form a soft dough, then let it rest for 2 hours to rise.
2
Shape the risen dough into traditional round buns and steam them in a steamer for 20 minutes to make the sidu.
3
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, add mustard, fenugreek, and fennel seeds until they crackle.
4
Add pumpkin chunks, turmeric, and red chili powder, sautéing well for a few minutes.
5
Pour in a cup of water, cover, and cook until the pumpkin is tender.
6
Stir in the tamarind pulp and jaggery powder, simmering for another 5 minutes until the gravy thickens into a glossy, sweet-and-sour glaze.
7
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot alongside the warm, fluffy pahadi sidu.
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tbsp active dry yeast
A pinch of salt and sugar
250g pumpkin chunks
2 tbsp tamarind pulp
2 tbsp jaggery powder
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
2 tbsp mustard oil
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
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