Girda is one of the popular tandoor bread from Kashmir. It is made with a dough that’s fermented overnight and is ready to cook for the morning breakfast.
This bread was the main reason why I felt we should include flatbreads that are baked as well. However, later I came versions that were cooked on the stovetop as well. I had bookmarked when Suma had posted it. As I said I read other versions that were easier to make and I quickly made it.
Time was of the essence and I was combining a couple of dishes to be made together. So there was no time to preheat the oven and wait for this to get done. I had made this with Choorie Ka Parantha, which Konda loved so much and even packed it for her lunch.
At the same time, she liked this Girda as well and again complained that I am not letting her enjoy one dish a time. I think she is over the phase when she was okay with multiple dishes and liking each one on its own.
The bread is quite easy to make, though you need to make preparations for it ahead of time. It at least needs 12 hours of fermentation. So best is the make it in the evening, let it sit out through the night and its ready to be cooked for breakfast next morning.
I had it kneaded in the morning and made it for dinner. The texture is sort of tough/chewy on the outside and soft and spongy inside. I served it with Chana Masala and it went very well.
So for G, it is Girda in the AtoZ Flatbread and More, where I am doing AtoZ Indian Flatbreads. If you want to know what's G in the AtoZ Dosa Varieties, check out.
A to Z Indian Flatbreads:
A for Angakar Roti
B for Bedai Poori
C Choorie Ka Parantha
D for Dhapate
E for Ellu Holige
F for Farali Poori
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Step By Step Pictures for making Girda
Girda ~ Kashmiri Fermented Bread
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Wheat Flour / Atta
- 2 tsp Ghee
- Salt to taste
- 1 /2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
How to make Girda
- Take the maida in a bowl, knead to a soft dough. Cover and leave it to ferment for at least 12 hours or overnight.
- When you are ready to make the bread, add the wheat flour, sugar if adding, salt and baking powder.
- Knead to a soft dough adding water as required.
- Roll out as 6 diameter discs. Press the poppy seeds over the top and cook on a hot tawa.
- You can flip to the other side and cook on low flame.
- Brush with ghee before serving with a side dish.
Notes
Sugar and 1 tbsp Curds are added to the dough in the Tandoor Version. I was making it on the stovetop, so I skipped it.
If you want to bake it in the oven, you can preheat the oven to 180 C.
Continue with the steps needed to make the discs. Make slits on each bread and spread little yogurt over it. Sprinkle the poppy seeds, make small depressions on top and bake for 20 mins.
Brush with ghee and broil.
Recipe
Girda ~ Kashmiri Fermented Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour / Maida
- 1 cup Wheat Flour / Atta
- 2 tsp Ghee
- Salt to taste
- 1 /2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Poppy Seeds
Instructions
How to make Girda
- Take the maida in a bowl, knead to a soft dough. Cover and leave it to ferment for at least 12 hours or overnight.
- When you are ready to make the bread, add the wheat flour, sugar if adding, salt and baking powder.
- Knead to a soft dough adding water as required.
- Roll out as 6 diameter discs. Press the poppy seeds over the top and cook on a hot tawa.
- You can flip to the other side and cook on low flame.
- Brush with ghee before serving with a side dish.
Notes
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vaishalisabnani says
Very interesting roti . Twelve hours of fermentation is a lot , you need so much patience , right ? And besides you also need perfect planning , but definitely worth it !
I always wonder how you manage to cook for multiple posts , I can never manage them .
Sowmya:) says
Wow! fermented flatbread sounds delicious....would love to try it! Bookmarking! And I agree with Vaishali - I never understand how you manage to cook for multiple posts at a time! Kudos to you!!
Priya Suresh says
Quite an interesting flatbread valli.. Looks fabulous, am sure this bread will be definitely handy to make some fabulous sandwiches as well na. Kudos to u to cook multiple posts in a day.
Annapurnaz says
I too was planning to make Girda for letter G, but after looking at the time involved, dropped the idea. But you have done it wonderfully and that too along with naan as well. Surely going to make it soon.
gayathriraani says
With 12 hour of fermenting, these breads must have a nice flavour to them. I remember mom making the dough for naan and let it sit for 10 hours before making. The breads looks fabulous Valli.
harini says
Fantastic bread, Valli. I am just wondering the level of fermentation after 12 hours of resting.
mayurisjikoni says
I had initially wanted to make girda or czot as its called but mine failed. After 12 hours the dough did not ferment at all in spite the weather being quite warm here. I'll have to try out your recipe and hopefully it will come out well. Its looks very nice.
Anonymous says
Overnight fermented bread is a long process but they taste yum. The bread looks so soft and spongy, and yum with the chole masala.
Padmajha PJ says
Such a nice puffed up bread in that SBS pic! Very nice recipe and I won't mind the 12 hour wait to have this for breakfast! This one too is joining my long list of bookmarks!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
That is a wonderful fermented bread and it should have been so flavorful. Did you ferment it outside or in the refrigerator.
Simply Tadka says
Fantastic bread and hatsoff to your search and hardwork.
code2cook says
really love the collection of breads on your blog. Girda bread looks great with the sabji and cut onion. very inviting.