Sheermal

Sheermal
Origin
Alternative name(s) Shirmal
Place of origin Iran/India
Region or state Iran, Hyderabad, North India
Dish details
Main ingredient(s) Maida, milk, Ghee, saffron

Sheermal or Shirmal (Persian: شیرمال), is a saffron-flavored traditional flatbread made in Iran, Lucknow region and Hyderabad region of India, probably from Persian influences. It is one of the several rare Lucknow delicacies in India.[1] It is also part of the Awadhi cuisine.[2]

Preparation

It is a mildly sweet Naan made out of Maida (All-purpose flour), leavened with yeast, baked in tandoor or oven. In the olden days, it was made just like roti. The warm water in the recipe for roti was replaced with warm milk sweetened with sugar and flavored with saffron. Nowadays, the restaurants make it like a Naan and the final product resembles Danish pastry. It is best served with Lucknow Kababs and can even be relished stand alone. It is sometimes also combined along with Nihari.

References

  1. ^ http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/05/29/stories/2003052900410300.htm
  2. ^ http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/07/21/stories/2007072152370400.htm
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