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