Authentic Himachali Khatta Meetha Seelu V5 with Warm Pahadi Sidu
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Himalayas with this sweet and tangy seelu dish, perfectly paired with fluffy, warm pahadi sidu.
60min
Total Time
4
Servings
Himachali
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Prepare the sidu dough by mixing flour, yeast, and salt with warm water, then set aside to rise for two hours.
2
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and splutter cumin and fenugreek seeds.
3
Add asafoetida, turmeric, and red chilli powder to the tempering.
4
Toss in the boiled seelu pieces and sauté well for five minutes.
5
Pour in the tamarind pulp and jaggery powder along with a splash of water, simmering until thick and glossy.
6
Shape the risen sidu dough and steam them in a traditional steamer until fluffy and cooked through.
7
Serve the hot khatta meetha seelu alongside the warm pahadi sidu with a dollop of ghee.
Ingredients
2 cups boiled seelu or local gourd pieces
2 tbsp mustard oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
1/2 tsp asafoetida
2 tbsp jaggery powder
2 tbsp tamarind pulp
1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1 cup wheat flour for sidu
1/2 tsp active dry yeast
A pinch of salt and warm water for kneading sidu
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.