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Aligarh Sheermal: The name of Aligarh is now known not only for its intellectual heritage but also for its unique taste. A sweet fragrance of Sheermal floats here. Every day hundreds of people come to the famous shop of Haji Noor Mohammed in Aligarh Upper Court to taste this wonderful Sheermaal.
Aligarh, which people call the city of locksmith and education, has now become famous for its taste also. As much as the fragrance of books and knowledge is found in the streets here, the same fragrance of wonderful sheer material also spreads. Haji Noor Mohammad’s shop on the upper court of the city is a place where the golden, soft and sweet sheermaal coming out of the tandoor every day wins the hearts of the people.
The sheermaal found here is not like any ordinary roti. It is prepared with a special recipe. Which includes the aroma of flour, milk, saffron, cardamom and desi ghee. While kneading the dough, the right balance of milk and curd is maintained so that both softness and sweetness remain in Sheermaal. After that it is kept covered for a few hours so that proper yeast can develop in it. This is his real life.
When the tandoor is hot, sheet material is pasted on its walls. Within a few minutes, a golden color appears on its surface and the fragrance spreads in the air. Then a layer of desi ghee is applied on top. So that both shine and taste increase in it. Serving ready Sheermaal hot has its own pleasure. Whether you eat it with Nihari or alone with tea.
The Sheermaal built on the Aligarh Upper Court is recognized not only in the city but also in the surrounding districts. People come here from far and wide and get dozens of sheermals packed. Some people also take it as a gift. Because its taste is difficult to forget once tasted. The masters here make it with full dedication and heart. This is the reason why its taste remains the same and excellent every time.
Now if we talk about the rates, here you can get Sheermaal for a small piece for Rs 25 and a big piece for Rs 60, depending on the size and quantity of ghee. The smaller Sheermaal goes perfect with light tea while the bigger one is taken for hospitality or any special occasion. Here one can find everything from plain Sheermaal to Sheermaal with cashew nuts and almonds.
When the lights of the shops on the Upper Court come on in the evening, the fragrance coming from the shop of Haji Noor Mohammad Sheermal attracts people towards itself. The crowd in front of the tandoor, the glow of hot Sheermal and the smiles on people’s faces. This scene looks no less than a film scene. There is a queue of people in the evening to eat it.
If you come to Aligarh, then definitely taste this Sheermal before or after visiting this city of Tala and Talim. This is not just a sweet bread, but a great example of Aligarh’s culture, taste and hard work. Everyone’s mouth waters after seeing the golden layers of Sheermaal, the shine of ghee and the smoke rising from the tandoor. Therefore it is known for the real sweetness of Aligarh.
