Authentic Himachali Khatta Meetha Seelu V3 with Warm Pahadi Sidu
Experience the rustic flavors of the mountains with this tangy and sweet Himachali delicacy. Served alongside fluffy, traditional yeast bread, it offers a deeply comforting culinary journey into traditional northern hill cuisine.
75min
Total Time
4
Servings
Himachali
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Mix whole wheat flour, yeast, warm milk, and a pinch of salt to form a soft dough, then let it rise for 2 hours.
2
Shape the dough into stuffed walnut paste portions to make traditional Sidu, and steam them for 20 minutes until fluffy.
3
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and splutter fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, and dried red chillies.
4
Add the cubed pumpkin, turmeric powder, and chilli powder, tossing well to coat the pieces evenly.
5
Pour in a splash of water, cover, and cook on medium heat until the pumpkin softens.
6
Stir in the jaggery powder and tamarind pulp to achieve the characteristic sweet and sour balance.
7
Simmer until the gravy thickens into a rich, glossy glaze.
8
Serve the hot Khatta Meetha Seelu alongside the freshly steamed Sidu drizzled generously with warm ghee.
Ingredients
500g pumpkin, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp mustard oil
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
2 dried red chillies
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
2 tbsp jaggery powder
2 tbsp tamarind pulp
Salt to taste
2 cups whole wheat flour for Sidu
1 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm milk
2 tbsp melted ghee
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.