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A quintessential North Indian delight, this Kheema Kulcha features a soft, leavened flatbread stuffed with a robustly spiced minced mutton filling. Pan-fried to golden perfection, it's a hearty and flavorful meal, best enjoyed with a side of cooling mint raita or tangy pickle.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Kulcha Dough
Cook the Kheema Filling
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A quintessential North Indian delight, this Kheema Kulcha features a soft, leavened flatbread stuffed with a robustly spiced minced mutton filling. Pan-fried to golden perfection, it's a hearty and flavorful meal, best enjoyed with a side of cooling mint raita or tangy pickle.
This north_indian recipe takes 70 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 731.78 calories per serving with 25.7g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or brunch.
Stuff and Roll the Kulchas
Cook the Kulchas
Serve
Replace minced mutton with crumbled paneer or a mixture of mashed potatoes and peas for a delicious vegetarian version. Adjust spices accordingly.
Use minced chicken (chicken kheema) instead of mutton for a lighter alternative. The cooking time for the filling will be slightly shorter.
Substitute up to 50% of the maida with whole wheat flour (atta) for a more fibrous and nutritious kulcha. The texture will be slightly denser.
Mutton is an excellent source of high-quality protein, which is crucial for building and repairing tissues, muscle development, and overall body function.
The carbohydrates from the flour in the kulcha provide a significant source of energy, helping to fuel your body and keep you feeling full and satisfied.
Mutton is a valuable source of heme iron, a type of iron that is more easily absorbed by the body. Iron is essential for forming red blood cells and preventing anemia.
A single homemade Kheema Kulcha contains approximately 450-500 calories, depending on the amount of butter used and the fat content of the mutton. It's a calorie-dense but very satisfying meal.
Kheema Kulcha is a hearty meal rich in protein and carbohydrates. While delicious, it is high in calories and refined flour. Enjoy it in moderation as part of a balanced diet. To make it healthier, you can use whole wheat flour and reduce the amount of butter.
Yes, you can. For best results, use a 50/50 mix of maida and atta. Using 100% atta will result in a denser, heavier kulcha, but it will be more nutritious.
Absolutely. The kheema filling can be prepared 1-2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The dough can also be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours; just bring it to room temperature before rolling.
Kheema Kulcha is a complete meal in itself but pairs wonderfully with cooling accompaniments like mint-coriander chutney, plain yogurt or boondi raita, and a side of pickled onions (sirke wale pyaaz).
Hard kulchas are usually a result of either not kneading the dough enough, not letting it rest sufficiently, or cooking it on a low flame for too long. Ensure your dough is very soft and well-rested, and cook on a consistent medium heat.