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amritsari kulcha
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Amritsari Kulcha {Stuffed Kulcha}

Amritsari kulcha is an authentic Punjabi cuisine best served with Amritsari Chole masala. This is easy and rich delicious recipe.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Resting time45 mins
Total Time1 hr 25 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Keyword: Amritsari Kulcha, Naan recipe, North Indian Food
Servings: 8 Kulcha
Author: Ipsa Faujdar

Equipment

Ingredients

For dough

For stuffing

  • 3 - 4 medium potatoes boiled, cooled
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 tsp coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground coriander (powder)
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder (or as per taste)
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • salt to taste

Instructions

Make the dough

  • In a large mixing bowl add flour, sugar, salt, yogurt, ghee.
  • Mix it till crumbles.
  • Then add warm milk slowly and gradually making a tight dough.
  • Knead it well for 10 minutes.
  • Cover the dough with a moist cloth.
  • Let it rest for 45 minutes - 1 hr.

Prepare potato stuffing

  • In a mixing bowl take mashed potatoes, all ground spices, lemon juice.
  • Mix all ingredients well.
  • Make sure there are no larger pieces left in mashed potatoes.
  • you can also add finely chopped onion, green chilies.

Stuff, roll and roast:

  • After 45 mins, remove the cloth and divide the dough into equal sized balls.
  • Roll the dough balls to flatten it slightly. You can also flatten it with greased hands.
  • Now place 1 tbsp stuffing on the flattened piece and seal from all ends. Make a smooth ball.
  • Dust it with some flour.
  • Press it gently with palm to flatten slightly.
  • Now put some finely chopped coriander leaves and some negella seeds on top.
  • Now roll it lightly to oval or round shape. If required dust little flour in this process.
  • Apply water on the plain side of kulcha.
  • And place that part on griddle or tava. So that it will stick to the pan.
  • Let it cook for a minute or so.
  • Then when you see it starts to puff, flip the griddle so that the kulcha will come in direct flame.
  • Cook all sides equally by rotating the grill.
  • Once it's done (as in picture) apply ghee or butter on top.
  • Stuffed kulcha is ready.