Malida facts for kids
Malida, also known as Choori, is a yummy traditional sweet dish. It's popular in places like Afghanistan, parts of India, and Pakistan. People make it from leftover bread, like parathas or rotis. They crumble the bread and mix it with ghee (a type of butter), sugar, and sometimes dry fruits and nuts. It's often given to kids in winter because ghee is thought to help keep you warm! It's also a special dish for some Muslims on a certain day in the Islamic month of Safar.
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What is Malida?
Malida is a sweet treat made by crushing bread into small pieces. It's a great way to use up leftover bread. The crushed bread is then mixed with tasty ingredients. This dish is a favorite in many homes, especially among Pashtun and Persian families. It's also well-known in northern India and Pakistan.
Where Does the Name Come From?
The word 'malida' comes from the Pashto word meaning 'finely crushed'. It's similar to the Persian word 'ميده' which means the same thing. The name 'Choori' comes from the word 'Choor', which means 'pieces'. This name tells us that the bread is broken into small pieces to make this sweet dish.
How to Make Malida?
Making Malida is quite simple! It uses just a few main ingredients. You can use fresh wheat flour or leftover bread like roti or paratha.
Ingredients You Need
- Clarified butter (ghee): 1/2 cup
- Wheat flour: 1 1/2 cups (or use leftover roti/paratha)
- Sugar: 1/2 cup
Simple Steps to Make It
- First, heat the ghee in a pan.
- If you are using wheat flour, add it to the pan. Cook it on low heat until it turns a nice golden-brown color. If you are using leftover roti or paratha, you can just warm them up a little.
- Turn off the heat and let the flour or bread cool down completely.
- Once it's cool, add the sugar and mix everything very well.
- You can enjoy your Malida right away! You can also keep it in a sealed container for a few days.
The Churi Roza Tradition
Some Muslims in the Indian subcontinent have a special tradition. On the last Wednesday of the Islamic month of Safar, they might fast. They break their fast with sweet Choori. This practice is mostly found in villages. Sometimes, married women go to their parents' homes to eat Choori and bring some back for their husband's family.
