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Sheermal Bread - Downloadable Recipe

This lightly sweetened flatbread is popular across northern India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, especially during Ramadan.

To make this recipe, you'll need:

HALDI BLEND: 3 tsp

JEERA BLEND: 2 ¼ tsp

Description

This lightly sweetened flatbread is popular across northern India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, especially during Ramadan. The name ‘sheermal’ roughly translates to ‘bread made with milk’ in Persian, and the rich, soft dough makes a luxurious change from a standard naan or paratha to enjoy with a curry.

More Info

Book: Curry Legend Chef's Specials

Page number: 185

Effort: Medium effort

Serves: 4

Prep: 0 mins

Cook: 1 hour 30 mins

Origin: India

Shopping List

  • 100ml milk (any type)
  • 100g natural yogurt (full fat is best)
  • 50g butter
  • 300g bread flour or plain flour (plus extra for rolling)
  • 2 tsp yeast (a standard-size sachet)
  • 2 ½ tsp sugar

Blends Needed

HALDI BLEND: 3 tsp

JEERA BLEND: 2 ¼ tsp

Goes Great With

Any creamy curry!

Also Works a Treat With

Ghee in place of the oil

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