Amritsari Anda Kulcha

Name: Amritsari Anda Kulcha
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: punjabi
Ingredients: 2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp yogurt (plain); 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp sugar; 0.5 tsp salt (for dough and filling); 2 tbsp oil (for dough and cooking); 0.75 cup water (as needed for a soft dough); 4 pcs egg (hard-boiled and grated); 1 pcs onion (small, very finely chopped); 2 pcs green chili (finely chopped); 2 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped); 0.5 tsp cumin powder; 1 pinch garam masala; 1 pinch red chili powder; 1 pinch dry mango powder; 1 tsp kasuri methi (lightly crushed); 0.5 tsp nigella seeds (for topping); 1 tbsp ghee (for finishing)

RATING

4.6/5(68)

TASTE SCORE

9/10

A street-style Punjabi kulcha with a crisp, golden outside and a soft center, stuffed with spiced egg filling. It cooks up beautifully on a hot tawa and tastes especially good with onion rings, chutney, or pickle.

PREP

25m

COOK

20m

SERVES

1 PIECE

416 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 7 STEPS

knead · ~8 min
Knead the kulcha dough.
1.Add all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, yogurt, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp oil to a bowl.
2.Pour in water little by little and knead to a soft, smooth dough.
3.Rub a few drops of oil over the dough and cover it.
TIPKeep the dough soft, not tight, so the kulcha stays tender after cooking.
rest · ~20 min
Rest the dough.
Let the covered dough rest for 20 minutes so it relaxes and becomes easy to stuff and roll.
mix · ~5 min
Make the anda filling.
1.Add grated boiled egg, onion, green chili, chopped coriander leaves, cumin powder, garam masala, red chili powder, dry mango powder, kasuri methi, and the remaining salt to a bowl.
2.Mix gently until the filling is evenly seasoned.
3.Divide the filling into 4 equal portions.
assemble · ~10 min
Stuff and shape the kulchas.
1.Divide the dough into 4 equal balls.
2.Flatten one ball, place one portion of filling in the center, and bring the edges together to seal.
3.Press gently and roll into a thick oval or round kulcha.
4.Sprinkle nigella seeds and chopped coriander leaves on top and press lightly so they stick.
TIPRoll gently from the center outward to keep the egg filling from tearing the dough.
fry · ~12 min
Cook the kulchas on a hot tawa.
1.Heat a tawa over medium-high heat.
2.Place one kulcha on the hot tawa with the topped side facing up and cook until small bubbles appear underneath.
3.Flip and cook the other side until golden spots form, pressing lightly with a cloth or spatula.
4.Brush a little oil as needed and cook both sides until crisp outside and cooked through.
TIPA properly hot tawa gives a blistered surface without drying the kulcha.
garnish · ~1 min
Brush with ghee.
Take the hot kulchas off the tawa and brush them lightly with ghee for the classic Amritsari finish.
serve
Serve the anda kulchas hot.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

8 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Grate the boiled eggs finely so the filling spreads evenly and the kulcha rolls without lumps.
2
Squeeze out any extra moisture from the chopped onion if it seems watery; a wet filling can split the dough.
3
Rested dough should feel soft and slightly springy; if it snaps back while rolling, let it sit 5 more minutes.
4
Seal the stuffed dough tightly and place the seam side down before rolling to prevent the egg mixture from leaking.
5
Keep the kulcha slightly thick rather than paper-thin, so the filling stays enclosed and the center remains soft.
6
Cook on a properly hot tawa: you want bubbles and golden spots quickly, not a pale, dry flatbread.
7
Brush ghee only after cooking so the crust stays crisp and gets that classic Amritsari aroma.
8
These reheat best on a dry tawa for a minute per side; microwaving can soften the exterior.