India · South Asia
Sheermal
Also known as شیرمال
A Mughlai milk- and saffron-enriched flatbread from Lucknow and Hyderabad, faintly sweet and dense enough to be eaten on its own rather than for scooping.
Method
Tandoor, Saffron-Glazed
Hydration
55%
water to flour
Glycemic index
67
Medium GI
Energy
330 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 1
- sweetness
- 4
- crispiness
- 2
- chewiness
- 5
- aroma
- 8
- moistness
- 6
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 330 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| of which sugars | 6 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Sodium | 340 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Slightly sweet crust
- Dense saffron-hued crumb
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Milk
- Yeast
- Salt
- Sugar
- Fat / Butter
Similar breads
Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.