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Being passionate travelers means plenty of variations. Be it cloths, places, entertainments, or food, you have a large database of options in front of you. True, we were never ardent about cooking, but we were always one food loving couple. And, our interest for travel took us all the way from India to Nepal to Somalia to Maldives to Uganda. We did not travel to these countries for mere journey. We found jobs in every country, stayed for a couple of years, learned the ins and outs of their customs and practices, and then of course food. It's so wonderful to have them all shared it with you, the taste that we loved in India.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Sheermal (Kashmir)

Sheermal is a variety of bread prepared with all purpose flour and milk. This sweet dish when flavored with saffron the taste is unbelievable. Though traditional make is slightly different, today this version is popular in Kashmir, and you may avail it from most restaurants there. While it can normally be fried like a chapatti, baking would give you better result.
Ingredients


All-purpose flour 2 cups
Milk 1½ cups
Sugar 2 teaspoon
Ghee 1 cup
Saffron 1 pinch
Salt a pinch
Beaten egg 1
Dry yeast ½ teaspoons
Flour for dusting and rolling


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Method
§  Mix yeast and sugar to warm milk and set aside for 10 minutes.
§  Beat egg and melted ghee; add it to the mixture of yeast.
§  Combine flour, saffron, and, salt; knead the mixture with yeast mixture to smooth dough; Leave it for 50 to 60 minutes covered by a wet cloth.
§  Divide the dough into several lime shaped pieces; Press them to slightly thick discs; place them on a greased baking tray, and bake in a preheated oven 3500 F for 4 – 5 minutes.
§  Serve hot after rubbing a thin coat of unsalted butter on it.



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