Siddu /Sidu is steamed bread from Himachal Pradesh a beautiful state in India. A Sidu is a stuffed yeast bread made from wheat flour. Eat Siddu with Desi Ghee “Clarified Butter”, Dal or with Pudina Chutney/Mint Chutney.
Where can you eat Siddu? Traditionally you will find Siddu in Mandi, Kullu, Manali, Rohru and Shimla.
Why am I talking of Siddu? This month for #Breadbakers Mayuri has asked us to make bread with seeds.
I must thank her for making me think and think, after a lot of different loaves of bread I researched I have settled for Siddu, a Himachali bread that is either steamed or baked. I have steamed here as it is so hot and humid that I have no desire to switch on the oven. By the time I step out of the kitchen, I am baked.
Coming back to Siddu which happens to be a bread made from wheat flour and yeast. The mixture needs to rise before you can make Sidu. In Himachal Pradesh where it is cold, the dough is left to rise for about 4 to 5 hours. Mine rose in half an hour something I did not expect as I had reduced the yeast to ½ the given measures and boy was I in a hurry to get my stuffing ready.
The cuisine of Himachal Pradesh is based on curds and ghee or clarified butter. Since fresh vegetables are not easily available they use a lot of lentils, seeds to make their food. Do try this amazing cuisine I have tried making chana madra in the past. I have one more dish from here lined up somewhere at the end of the month so do keep an eye open to see more of this amazing cuisine.
The Siddu reminded me of Steamed Kadbu ( I have fried them)that Amma made only they were sweet and she did not use yeast. Then there is Sweet Potato Ravioli or Kanga che Nevri that Goans make but again that is sweet.
The measure for the yeast and flour here are what are used traditionally. I reduced the yeast as it is too hot here but feel that I should have gone with the given measures the crumb would have been better.
The number of servings you get will depend on the size of the Siddu. I got about 15 but then I varied the sizes. Also, please remember that the dough expands as you steam it. Leave space of about 1 inch in-between.
Siddu /Sidu Steamed Bread from Himachal Pradesh for #BreadBakers
- Serves:15
- Preparation Time:60 Minutes
- Cooking Time:30 Minutes
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup water lukewarm
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Stuffing:
- 250 grams paneer (cottage cheese)
- 10-15 green chillies
- 50 grams corn boiled
- 50 grams green peas boiled
- 100 grams walnuts
- 5-6 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon haldi/turmeric powder
- Coriander leaves a few springs
- Pudina/ mint a few leaves
- 1 teaspoon dhania/coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1 teaspoon mango powder
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- salt to taste
Method:
Getting the Dough Ready:
- In a big bowl mix, the wheat flour and yeast add a little sugar and salt.
- Add enough water to make a soft dough.
- Knead well for at least 15 minutes.
- Leave the dough covered in a well-oiled vessel to rise for 4-5 hours or till double.
For Stuffing:
- In the mixer jar coarsely grind the green peas, corn, green chillies, walnuts and the rest of the ingredients except the paneer.
- Transfer to a bowl of mashed paneer and salt mix well.
To make the Siddu:
- Make small balls of the dough dip in flour and roll out to a small disc. Traditionally this is done by hand. The size of the disc can be about the 5 centimetres.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of the stuffing in the centre of the disc leave about ½ cm at the edge.
- Fold the dough in half fold the edge back over on itself then pinch the edges to firmly seal.
- Steam the siddu a lightly greased steamer or bake in the oven at about 180Deg Centigrade and cook for 15 minutes.
- Enjoy hot with Chutney or Desi Ghee!!
Siddu /Sidu Steamed Bread for #BreadBakers
Equipment
- Bowl for mixing
- chutney jar of mixer/blender
- Rolling Pin
- Steamer
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 2 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 cup Water lukewarm
- ½ teaspoon Salt
For the Stuffing:
- 250 grams cottage cheese or paneer
- 10-15 Green chillies
- 50 grams corn boiled
- 50 grams green peas boiled
- 100 grams Walnuts
- 5-6 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Coriander leaves a few springs
- mint leaves Pudina, a few leaves
- 1 teaspoon coriander seed powder
- 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
- 1 teaspoon dry mango powder or amchur powder
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
Getting the Dough Ready:
- In a big bowl mix the wheat flour and yeast add a little sugar and salt.
- Add enough water to make soft dough.
- Knead well for at least 15 minutes.
- Leave the dough covered in a well oiled vessel to rise for 4-5 hours or till double.
For Stuffing:
- In the mixer jar grind coarsely the green peas, green chillies, walnuts and the rest of the ingredients except the paneer.
- Transfer to a bowl of mashed paneer and salt mix well.
To make the Siddu:
- Make small balls of the dough dip in flour and roll out to a small disc. Traditionally this is done by hand. The size of the disc can be about the 5 centimeters.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of the stuffing in the centre of the disc leave about ½ cm at the edge.
- Fold the dough in half fold the edge back over on itself then pinch the edges to firmly seal.
- Steam the siddu a lightly greased steamer or bake in the oven at about 180Deg Centigrade and cook for 15 minutes.
- Enjoy hot with Chutney or Desi Ghee!!
Karen says
This is a new bread to me and now a must try!
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Eileen F Gray says
Oh wow, this looks amazing. I've never heard of this stuffed bread before but it sounds delicious.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Eileen.
Renu says
This looks delicious, and the idea of steaming it will impart a nice flavour to it with the paneer filling in it. Healthy share.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Renu.
Pavani says
This is a totally new bread for me. Siddu looks absolutely delicious and love that it is baked. Lovely find Archana.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks Pavani.
Wendy says
I love learning of new recipes. Thanks for sharing.
ArchanaPotdar says
Aww so sweet of you.
Ruchi says
Such a unique recipe. Never tried or tasted. Must be so delicious
ArchanaPotdar says
It was Ruchi. Difficult to get hubby say "shall I finish it?" ;D
Sandhya says
What a unique recipe Archana! Fabulous share! Recipe and the information about it are both an enjoyable read. I have to try making Sidu soon.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Sandhya your feedback will be much awaited.
Meghna Chatterjee says
A very innovative recipe looks amazingly delish, will definitely try them out 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks Meghna.
Poonam Bachhav says
This steamed bread from Himachal Pradesh sounds absolutely flavorful with panner stuffing ! You have shaped them beautifully di !
Poonam Bachhav says
The steamed bread from Himachal Pradesh sounds so flavorful with the paneer stuffing ! You have shaped it beautifully too di !
Poonam Bachhav says
The steamed bread from Himachal Pradesh sounds flavorful with the planner stuffing ! You have shaped them beautifully too di !
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Poonam.
Sujata Roy says
A completely new recipe for me. Siddu looks delicious and healthy too. Loved it. Bookmarking it to try later
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Sujata.
Shobha Keshwani says
Wow,, lovely steamed bread with stuffing.. looks so yummy.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Shobha.
Priya Suresh says
I recently crossed this steamed bread, and loved it. The stuffing sounds absolutely yum Archana.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Priya.
Jolly says
This is a new bread to me..it sounds so interesting and yummy recipe, I love traditional recipes and lovely write, good to know about it..Thanks for this beautiful share ????
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Jolly.
Shivani sood says
I can do sweet stuffing too.
ArchanaPotdar says
Sure why not? Go ahead.
Maria Nasir says
I make sure I visit your blog when I'm done with all my house chores so that I can read and enjoy your post in peace. Because there is always so much to learn from you - just like these delicious turnovers that I could never have imagined to steam ever! Such beautiful texture and so healthy compared to the deep fried versions of similar stuffed breads elsewhere in the world.
Once again thank you for a great idea! ????
ArchanaPotdar says
Maria, I have been treasuring your compliment. I do not know how to thank you. You are a sweetheart. I am going to come back again to re-read this comment when I am upset about my food. After all, I need reminders that I am great.;D
Thank you, dear, you are the best.
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
I've never heard about this. Looks like something I'd love to try! Thanks for the recipe
ArchanaPotdar says
You are welcome Freda.
sapana says
I have tried steamed sweetbreads, I bet this spicy version must have tasted as delicious as the sweet ones.
ArchanaPotdar says
Yes but the sweet ones will be my first love Sapana. ;D
Jayashree says
Looks awesome, it's new to me, do need to try sometime.
ArchanaPotdar says
Do try Jayashree.
Sasmita says
This Himachali dish looks much flavorful and that too panner stuffing, its a wow ! Love these steamed ones 🙂
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks Sasmita.
Jagruti says
These look so delicious and tasty, and the good fact that they are steamed, what a delicious bread!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Jagruti.
PreethiCuisine says
This steamed bread from Himachal looks so healthy and yum as it is perfect.I am sure it tastes delish.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Preeti.
Mayuri Patel says
I love making siddu, the steamed version. I love to make the savoury filling with poppy seeds and walnuts. A perfectly healthy steamed bread to enjoy with some chutney. Love your savoury filling.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Mayuri.
Jayashree T.Rao says
I am tempted to try this one soon. Love spicy kind of bread, will try this one. Liked the steam version that you have made Archana.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks.
Preethi Prasad says
This is one incredible steam bread . Love the delicious filling .I have heard a lot about this bread but never tried making it. Now I have a lovely recipe to try. Thanks for the awesome detailed recipe Archana.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 you are welcome Preethi.
Priya vj says
Ekdam naya Recipe. I loved the way the siddu is stuffed with a filling. It must be heavenly to dunk these warm siddus in ghee and savor them especially during winter .
ArchanaPotdar says
It tastes yum.
Seema Sriram says
What a unique bread recipe you have here. I love the idea of stuffed steamed bread so sure will try this.
ArchanaPotdar says
thanks.
Rahul Sharma Kothi Anni HP says
You got me at Pnneer!
So sorry but 2 stars taken off at the mere mention of Pnneerr! As soon as I saw that in stead of potato, I scrolled to the comment section. Yes, fusion is good but to every cook his/her kundi-sota!
Sorry, that's me!
Ra.
Priya says
Nice! Thanks for sharing a great recipe! I love this recipe.
ArchanaPotdar says
Welcome.