Priya’s Versatile Recipes: Sidu/Siddu/Himachali Steamed Bread

Sidu or Siddu is a Himachal Pradesh steamed yeast bread which is quite famous in this region. Sidu dough is a yeast based dough which is prepared especially with wheat flour. And this steamed bread have a stuffing in it. Though the stuffing can be anything, however the most known stuffing is prominently prepared either with walnuts or paneer along with a combination of vegetables. This steamed yeasted bread is definitely a must to try. Normally served with ghee, dal or with coriander chutney, this steamed bread is quite famous during winter. Warm Siddu is definitely a fabulous dish to taste while the weather is bit chilled outside. Traditionally Siddu is shaped as half moon, however they can also rolled as round buns. Siddu is a typical dish of Himachali cuisine which is definitely a delicious bread. I tried Siddu at home for this month’s  a monthly event started by me, which is now hosted by Mayuri Patel.

After Haryanvi cuisine, we are cooking from Himachal Pradesh cuisine. I was paired with Sasmita of First Timer Cook, she gave me both wheat flour and ghee. When i googled for a traditional Himachali dish with these both ingredients, i crossed this Steamed bread with different stuffing. I simply sticked with the walnut stuffing which turned this bread as more nutty and delicious. I simply fallen in love with this Siddu at my first bite itself. Yes this bread is dangerously addcitive bread to give a try without any fail. Thanks to Sasmita for pulling me to prepare these incredible Siddu from this fabulous Himachali cuisine.

Recipe Source: Youtube
2cups Wheat flour
1/2tsp Instant yeast
Salt
1 onion (chopped)
3nos Garlic cloves (chopped)
2nos Green chillies
1/2cup Walnuts (washed)
1tbsp

Take the wheat flour, salt, ghee, instant yeast in a bowl, add enough water and knead everything as a smooth dough.

Keep the dough in a warm place for an hour or two.

Take the washed walnuts in a mixie jar, add enough salt and grind as a paste.

Add the chopped onions, chopped garlic cloves, chopped green chillies to the walnut paste, mix well.

Once the stuffing is ready, take a medium sized ball from the prepared dough.

Shape them with your hands as a medium sized circle, place enough stuffing and bring the edges together to form a half moon shaped siddu.

Pinch the edges well and shape them as you desire.

Meanwhile heat a steamer with enough water, place the prepared siddus in a plate and steam cook for 15-20minutes.

Serve warm with ghee or else with spicy chutneys.