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Paneer Kulcha
: Stuffed Indian Flatbread With Cottage Cheese

45 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
19
Ingredients
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Paneer Kulcha: Fluffy Punjabi leavened flatbread with a spiced paneer filling, cooked on a griddle for crisp, charred perfection. The filling is usually made with crumbled paneer, onions, green chillies, and spices like amchur and garam masala. It’s often served hot with butter, chole, or raita for a satisfying North Indian meal.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
For Kulcha Dough
200 gWhole wheat flour (atta)
200 gAll-purpose flour (maida)
1/2 tspBaking soda
2 tbspYoghurt (curd)
1 tbspOil or ghee
1 tspSugar
to tasteSalt
as neededWater
For Paneer Stuffing
200 g Paneer (Indian cottage cheese)
2 tbspCoriander leaves
2Green chillies
1/2 tspRed chilli powder
1/2 tspGaram masala
1/2 tspCarom seeds (ajwain)
1/2 tspDry mango powder (amchur)
to tasteSalt
1 tbspOil or ghee
1 tbspButter
1 tspNigella seeds (kalonji)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare the dough

In a large bowl, mix the flours, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Add the yoghurt and oil, rubbing it in with your fingertips. Gradually add water and knead into a soft, pliable dough. Cover and rest for 15-20 minutes.

Description - Step 2

Make the paneer filling

Combine the crumbled paneer, coriander leaves, green chillies, chilli powder, garam masala, carom seeds, amchur, and salt in a bowl. Mix well, mashing the paneer slightly. Set aside.

Description - Step 3

Stuff the kulchas

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a small disc. Place 2-3 tbsp of paneer filling in the centre, bring the edges together and seal. Gently roll out into a 5-6 inch round.

Description - Step 4

Cook the kulchas

Heat a tawa or griddle. Place the kulcha on the hot tawa, cook for 30 seconds. Flip and brush the surface with water. When it begins to puff up, flip again and cook, pressing gently, until crisp and charred in spots. Brush with ghee or butter.

Description - Step 5

Serve hot

Sprinkle nigella seeds on the hot stuffed paneer kulchas. Serve immediately with pickle, yoghurt, or curry of your choice.

Step 1
Prepare the dough
10 minutes
Step 2
Make the paneer filling
5 minutes
Step 3
Stuff the kulchas
10 minutes
Step 4
Cook the kulchas
15 minutes
Step 5
Serve hot
2 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating

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Serve the hot stuffed paneer kulchas stacked on a large plate or in a bread basket lined with a clean cloth napkin to keep them warm and soft.

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Pairing

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Paneer Kulcha is delightful with creamy Dal Makhani, spicy Chole, or tangy Achari Aloo. Pair with a cool Boondi Raita to balance the richness.

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Garnishing

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Brush the hot kulchas with melted butter or ghee for a glossy sheen. Sprinkle nigella seeds or finely chopped coriander leaves for added flavour and visual appeal.

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