Easy Kulcha Recipe...

                      Easy Kulcha Recipe...

Kulcha is a type of leavened bread that is popular in North India and Pakistan. It is made from refined flour, water, salt, and yeast, which is then rolled out and cooked in a tandoor oven. The result is a soft and fluffy bread that pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes such as curries, kebabs, and chutneys. Kulcha can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course, making it a versatile and delicious addition to any meal.

        Prep Time:                                    Cook Time:                                      Total Time:

        1 hrs 30 min                                       30 min                                                2 hrs

         Cuisine:                                             Diet:                                         Difficulty Level:

       North Indian                                         Veg                                                    low

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt or as required

• 4 tablespoons Curd (yogurt) or 3 tablespoon yogurt + 1 tablespoon milk. can use cashew yogurt

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• extra flour – for dusting

• ¼ teaspoon baking soda

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour (maida)

• ¾ cup water – for kneading, add more if required

• 2 to 2.5 teaspoons sugar

• 2.5 tablespoons oil or ghee

• some oil or ghee or butter for roasting

• 1 to 2 tablespoons nigella seeds (kalonji) or sesame seeds

How to make Kulcha in Home

1. In a bowl, stir together 2.5 cups maida all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon salt, 2 to 2.5 teaspoons sugar, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon baking soda. Create a well in the middle.

2. Add around ¾ cup water, 4 teaspoons of yogurt (curd), and 2.5 tablespoons of oil.

3. Start by combining the flour and water, and then begin kneading.

4. Create a soft, pliable, and smooth dough.

5. Place a damp kitchen napkin over the dough in the same basin or pan. Alternatively, you might lightly mist the dough with water and place a lid on the pan.

6. Give the dough two hours to leaven.

7. Knead the leavened dough just a little bit more.

8. Roll the dough into little balls and gently press them down. On the dough ball, scatter some sesame or nigella seeds.

Roll each dough ball into a tiny kulcha on a lightly floured surface using the rolling pin.

9. Turn the heat up to high or medium-high in a skillet or tawa. The skillet or tawa must be extremely hot. On the tawa, place the kulcha.

10. Cook it slightly on one side until it is ¼ᵗʰ done.

11. cook the other side till it is ½ cooked. Apply oil on both sides of kulcha while cooking For increase taste.

12. For only few times as needed and roast till the kulcha gets to show golden spots and is evenly cooked. 

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