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Tingmo

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Soft, folded steamed bread rolls eaten with meat curries and vegetable dishes.

Region: LadakhOccasion: Lunch or dinnerTime: 1 hour 30 min including risingServes: 4Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups wheat flour (maida or atta)
  • 1 tsp dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Warm water to knead
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 spring onions or a few coriander leaves, chopped (optional)

Method

  1. Mix the yeast and sugar in a little warm water and leave for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add it to the flour and salt and knead to a soft dough. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
  3. Roll the dough into a thin rectangle, brush with oil and sprinkle with spring onion.
  4. Roll it up like a Swiss roll, cut into pieces and twist or fold each piece into a flower-like bun.
  5. Rest for 10 minutes, then steam for 15–20 minutes.
  6. Serve warm with a meat or vegetable curry.

History

Tingmo is a Tibetan steamed bread that is common in Ladakh and other Himalayan regions.

Significance

Its soft texture makes it the usual partner for spicy curries and stews in Ladakhi meals.