 Sheermal served in Iran | |
| Alternative names | Shirmal |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Iran, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan |
| Region or state | Iran, Dhaka, Indian subcontinent |
| Main ingredients | Maida, Milk, Ghee, Saffron |
Sheermal (Persian/Urdu: شیرمال, Hindi: शीरमल, Bengali: শিরমাল/শীরমাল), also spelled shirmal, is a saffron-flavored traditional flatbread eaten in Iran and the Indian subcontinent. The word sheermal is derived from the Persian words شیر (translit. sheer, Sanskrit Kshir) meaning milk, and مالیدن (translit. malidan) meaning to rub or to knead. In a literal translation, sheermal means milk-rubbed. It was introduced to North India by the Mughal emperors during the medieval period. It became a delicacy of Lucknow, Hyderabad and Aurangabad.[1] It is also part of the Awadhi cuisine[2] and is enjoyed in Bhopal and Pakistan.
- ^ "A nawabi affair". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 October 2010. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ "A slice of the Awadh exotica". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 November 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2014.