Shortening.. what is it

Salam all,

I have a recipe that needs shortening (No substitutes allowed) can anyone living in the Gulf tell me what I am looking for in the supermarket. I don’t think I have ever seen shortening here…

Any and all help would be really appreciated.

Jazak Allah khair

Re: Shortening.. what is it

most people use margarine as shortening. or crisco (less healthy). but really its any kind of grease, butter or margarine

yeah i agree with u mamaof3

Re: Shortening.. what is it

Dalda and any kind of banaspati/vanaspati ghee is shortening.

now dalda I have :) ... I wanna try making fondant and the recipe says no substitute allowed for the shortening. Thanks you all