Crafts, Culture, Cuisine : Experiences of Life

  Fresh Siddu from the steamer  Sweet Siddu  Siddu always brings a smile on my face - with Anita Saroch   The moment anyone asks me – Siddu khaogi (will you eat Siddu)? And I am – Yes..Yes..Yes..- even after a full meal. It is beyond doubt my most favorite dish of Himachal these days. Not only me, many in the state also swoon on freshly steamed Siddu with desi ghee. The story of Siddu has been an interesting one for me. I was in Himachal from 1991-2007 and was not even aware of it; but when I returned to the state in 2016, I was pleasantly surprised to find that Siddu was almost everywhere - Tourism Hotels, local eateries, parties and in all Melas.   It had assumed the status of being – the Himachali Dish – to be tasted and savored.    In my Blog “Craft, Culture and Cuisine” – the cuisine has not featured till now. So here it is and what better than the state’s favorite to start with. Since I also wanted to learn how to prepare them; I requested a dear friend Anita (also my coll