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Siddu

Siddu, a steamed bun with a savoury lentil stuffing, is a classic hearty recipe from Himachal Pradesh. Often consumed during winters to keep the body warm, this vegetarian dish is served with pure ghee d and some fresh tomato chutney on the side.

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Main ingredientsWhole wheat flour, Instant yeast, Split black gram, Asafoetida, Coriander powder, Roasted cumin powder, Garam masala powder, Turmeric powder, Fresh coriander leaves, Tomato chutney, Ghee
CuisineHimachal Pradsh
CourseSnack
Prep time1-1.25 hours
Cook time15-20 minutes
Serve4
TasteSavoury
Level of cookingModerate
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

Method

  1. Take whole wheat flour in a bowl, add instant dry yeast and salt and mix well.
  2. Add ¾ cup water and knead to soft dough. Cover with a damp muslin cloth and set aside for 20-25 minutes.
  3. To make the stuffing, transfer black gram into a grinder jar and grind to a coarse paste.
  4. Transfer the ground mixture into a bowl, add asafoetida, coriander powder, roasted cumin powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, salt and coriander leaves and mix well.
  5. Divide the dough into equal portions and roll into balls.
  6. Make a cavity in in the centre of each ball and place some stuffing in it. Gather the edges and seal properly. Pinch the edges to make a design.
  7. Heat sufficient water in the lower container of a steamer, arrange the prepared siddu in the greased upper container, close with the lid and steam for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Place the siddus on a serving plate and serve hot with tomato chutney and ghee.
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