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Soft, fluffy, and slightly chewy leavened flatbread, cooked on a tawa until golden and brushed generously with butter. A classic Punjabi bread that's perfect for mopping up rich curries like chole or dal makhani.
Prepare the Dough
Shape the Kulchas
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Soft, fluffy, and slightly chewy leavened flatbread, cooked on a tawa until golden and brushed generously with butter. A classic Punjabi bread that's perfect for mopping up rich curries like chole or dal makhani.
This punjabi recipe takes 160 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 415.56 calories per serving with 7.78g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or brunch.
Cook the Kulchas
Serve
Prepare a stuffing of your choice (spiced mashed potatoes, crumbled paneer, or finely chopped onions) and enclose it within the dough ball before rolling it out.
Add 1-2 teaspoons of finely minced garlic along with the coriander leaves on top of the kulcha before cooking.
For a healthier version, replace 50% of the maida with whole wheat flour (atta). The texture will be slightly denser but equally delicious.
The carbohydrates from the all-purpose flour are a primary source of energy for the body, making it a filling accompaniment to any meal.
The use of curd (yogurt) introduces probiotics into the bread, which can help promote a healthy gut microbiome and aid in digestion.
One homemade Butter Kulcha contains approximately 190-220 calories, depending on its size and the amount of butter used.
Butter Kulcha is made with refined flour (maida) and butter, making it a calorie-dense food. It's best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple. For a healthier option, you can make it with part whole wheat flour and use less butter.
The dough may not rise if your leavening agents (baking powder/soda) are old or expired. Another reason could be that the dough was not rested in a sufficiently warm place.
Yes, you can. Preheat your oven to its highest temperature (around 230°C or 450°F) with a pizza stone or baking tray inside. Place the kulcha on the hot tray and bake for 4-6 minutes, or until puffed up and golden.
Store leftover kulchas in an airtight container or a zip-lock bag at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat them on a hot tawa with a little butter before serving.
Yes, you can prepare the dough and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Bring it to room temperature for about an hour before shaping and cooking the kulchas.