Lucknowi Sheermal
Indian
Intermediate
Main CourseBake Lucknowi Sheermal At Home: Soft Saffron Bread For Eid Feast
Lucknowi Sheermal
48 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Lucknowi Sheermal is one of the most recognisable breads from the Awadhi kitchen. Known for its delicate sweetness and saffron fragrance, this golden flatbread often appears on festive tables during Eid celebrations. The dough combines milk, ghee, and a touch of sugar, which creates a soft crumb and mild richness once baked. During Eid gatherings, sheermal is served warm alongside kebabs, korma, or even simply brushed with butter and enjoyed as it is. Its saffron glaze gives the bread its signature golden tint and faint floral aroma.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
2 cupsRefined flour (maida)
1 tspYeast
2 tspSugar
to tasteSalt
1Egg
¼ cupPure ghee
1 cupMilk
for brushingSaffron milk
3 tbspButter