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Fluffy
Siddu
Recipe: Authentic Himachali Delicacy To Try At Home

Name: Fluffy ~Siddu~ Recipe: Authentic Himachali Delicacy To Try At Home
Total time: 67 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1½ cups Whole wheat flour; 1 tsp Instant dry yeast; To taste Salt; ½ cup Split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal), soaked; ¼ tsp Asafoetida (hing); 1 tsp Coriander powder; ½ tsp Roasted cumin powder; 1 tsp Garam masala powder; ¾ tsp Turmeric powder; ¼ cup Fresh coriander leaves, chopped; For serving Tomato chutney; For serving Ghee; ¾ cup Water

67 mins

Cooking Time

Intermediate

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Soft, fluffy, and subtly spiced, Himachali siddu is a steamed bread filled with flavourful urad dal stuffing. Traditionally served with ghee and tomato chutney, it’s a comforting snack or breakfast. The combination of spices, fresh coriander, and gentle steaming gives it a unique aroma and melt-in-the-mouth texture.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

1½ cupsWhole wheat flour

1 tspInstant dry yeast

To tasteSalt

½ cupSplit skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal), soaked

¼ tspAsafoetida (hing)

1 tspCoriander powder

½ tspRoasted cumin powder

1 tspGaram masala powder

¾ tspTurmeric powder

¼ cupFresh coriander leaves, chopped

For servingTomato chutney

For servingGhee

¾ cupWater

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare Dough

In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, instant dry yeast, and salt. Gradually add ¾ cup of water and knead until the dough is soft and pliable. Cover with a damp muslin cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes to activate the yeast.

Step 1

Prepare Dough

30 Minutes

Step 2

Grind Urad Dal

5 Minutes

Step 3

Prepare Stuffing

5 Minutes

Step 4

Shape Dough Balls

5 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Arrange 2-3 siddu on a small plate, drizzle with ghee, and add a side of tomato chutney.

Pairing Instructions

Serve with hot tea for breakfast or a light evening snack.

Garnishing Instructions

Sprinkle a few fresh coriander leaves on top for aroma and colour.