25/08/2026
A dish that gets its name from the sizzle.❤️
When this rice-flour batter hits a hot pan, it makes a “tsir” sound. Czot means bread, and that is how Tsir Czot gets its name.
I make the batter with rice flour, cumin seeds, salt, red chilli powder and water. I also add a teaspoon of mustard oil for crisp edges and a soft centre.
You may see it written as Tsir Czot, Tzir Czot, Tsir Tchot or Chhir Chot. Different English spellings, same traditional Kashmiri favourite.
Have you tasted anything similar in your region?
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