Authentic Himachali Khatta Meetha Seelu V25 with Warm Pahadi Sidu
A delightful traditional Himachali preparation featuring a unique sweet and sour balance, perfectly paired with warm, fluffy traditional wheat bread.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Himachali
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Prepare the dough for Sidu by mixing wheat flour, yeast, and warm milk, then let it rise in a warm place for two hours.
2
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and crackle cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and dried red chillies.
3
Add the cubed boiled potatoes to the tempering along with turmeric and coriander powders, tossing well to coat.
4
Pour in the tamarind pulp and jaggery powder dissolved in a little water, simmering until a rich, glossy coating forms.
5
Shape the fermented dough into traditional Sidu rolls and steam them until light and fluffy.
6
Serve the hot sweet and sour potato preparation alongside the steamed Sidu drizzled generously with warm ghee.
Ingredients
2 cups boiled potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 dried red chillies
1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
2 tablespoons jaggery powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
Salt to taste
2 cups whole wheat flour for Sidu
1/2 packet active dry yeast
Warm milk as needed for dough
Ghee for serving
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