Sheermal or Shirmal is a mildly sweet, saffron-flavored, enriched flatbread that is soft, fragrant, and rich in texture. A type of roti or naan traditionally baked in a tandoor or on a griddle, Sheermal Bread is popular in Lucknow, Hyderabad, Kashmir and parts of Awadh. Sheermal Roti originates from the Mughlai cuisine, with strong influences from Persia. Key ingredients of the Sheermal Recipe include all-purpose flour, milk , sugar, saffron and ghee. Typically served warm with rich spiced gravies or plain as a tea-time snack. About Sheermal Sheermal, also spelled Shirmal, is a traditional leavened bread with Persian roots and a key part of Awadhi cuisine. The name derives from the Persian words ‘sheer’ (milk) and ‘malidan’ (to rub or knead), meaning ‘milk-rubbed’ or ‘milk-kneaded.’ This saffron-flavored Sheermal Recipe is commonly prepared and enjoyed in regions like Kashmir and Lucknow. Infused with the aromas of cardamom, kewra water, and desi Ghee, it is a rich, fragrant bread often referred to as Sheermal Roti. Unlike everyday breads like Roti or chapati, making the regional Shirmal requires …