Authentic Himachali Khatta Meetha Seelu V30 with Warm Pahadi Sidu

Name: Authentic Himachali Khatta Meetha Seelu V30 with Warm Pahadi Sidu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Himachali
Ingredients: 4 firm green apples, peeled and cubed; 2 tbsp mustard oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp fennel seeds; 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder; 1/4 tsp asafoetida; 3 tbsp jaggery powder; 2 tbsp tamarind pulp; 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; Salt to taste; 2 cups whole wheat flour for sidu; 1 tsp active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm milk; 2 tbsp melted ghee

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Himalayas with this sweet and sour apple delicacy, perfectly paired with fluffy, traditional stuffed bread. A comforting treat that warms the soul.

Photo by Rahul Sonawane on Pexels

55min Total Time

4 Servings

Himachali Cuisine

Recipe

Mix whole wheat flour, yeast, warm milk, and a pinch of salt to form a soft dough, then let it rise for 2 hours.

Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and splutter cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and asafoetida.

Add the cubed green apples, turmeric powder, and red chili powder, sautéing for 3 minutes.

Pour in a half cup of water, cover, and simmer until the apples are tender.

Stir in the jaggery powder and tamarind pulp, cooking until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.

Shape the risen dough into traditional sidu buns and steam them in a steamer for 20 minutes until fluffy.

Serve the hot sweet-sour apple seelu alongside warm sidu drizzled generously with melted ghee.

Ingredients

4 firm green apples, peeled and cubed

2 tbsp mustard oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp fennel seeds

1/2 tsp dry ginger powder

1/4 tsp asafoetida

3 tbsp jaggery powder

2 tbsp tamarind pulp

1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

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.