Do you think cookies are from the western world ?No,cookies are very much Indian. Dum ka roat is one such example that cookies existed in India from ages .Roat/roote/roate what ever you call it.The big giant sized cookie measuring the size of your palm made with almond flour,semolina,all purpose flour and Desi ghee (clarified butter) is a labour of love . Hyderabadi dum ka roat is a speciality of Muharam -the first month of Islamic calendar .
Dum ka roat has become an iconic bake of Hyderabad and is available as seasonal bake at all the famous bakeries like Pistahouse and Subhan bakery.Its available for 3 months only from October to December.Every year some generous friends who are back from vacations deliver our pack of dum ka roat .
