Authentic Himachali Khatta Meetha Seelu V24 with Warm Pahadi Sidu
Experience the rustic flavors of the Himalayas with this sweet and sour apple preparation, perfectly balanced with traditional spices. Served alongside fluffy, steam-cooked wheat bread, it is a comforting mountain delicacy.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Himachali
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Prepare the dough for sidu by mixing whole wheat flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and warm water. Let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
2
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it smokes, then cool slightly. Add fennel seeds, nigella seeds, and asafoetida.
3
Add the cubed apples to the tempered oil and sauté for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
4
Stir in turmeric powder, red chilli powder, dry ginger powder, and salt.
5
Pour in a half cup of water, cover, and simmer until the apples are tender.
6
Add the jaggery powder and tamarind pulp, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens into a rich, glossy glaze.
7
Shape the fermented sidu dough into oblong rolls and steam them in a traditional steamer for 20 minutes.
8
Serve the hot Khatta Meetha Seelu alongside the warm Sidu slathered generously with desi ghee.
Ingredients
4 firm tart apples, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp mustard oil
1 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp nigella seeds
1/2 tsp dry ginger powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida
1/2 cup jaggery powder
2 tbsp tamarind pulp
1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 cups whole wheat flour for sidu
1 tsp active dry yeast
A pinch of sugar and salt for dough
Warm water as needed
Ghee for serving
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