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Hyderabadi Paneer Potato Kulcha

Tarla Dalal
06 February, 2017


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An extraordinary kulcha with a spicy and satisfying taste, which makes it fit to be served just like that without any elaborate side-dishes.
With a rich stuffing of paneer and potatoes, flavoured with myriad ingredients like green chillies, ginger, onions and herbs like coriander and mint, this Hyderabadi Paneer Potato Kulcha has a holistic taste and texture.
You can enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack , carry it in your lunch box, or even serve it at a party. Simple accompaniments like raita and pickles are enough to make it a complete meal.
Try other kulcha recipes like Paneer Kulcha and Pudina Kulcha .
Hyderabadi Paneer Potato Kulcha recipe - How to make Hyderabadi Paneer Potato Kulcha
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Preparation Time
20 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
6 servings
Ingredients
For The Dough
1 cup plain flour (maida)
a pinch of sugar
5 tbsp milk
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing
1/4 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
1/2 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
plain flour (maida) for rolling
ghee for cooking
Method
For the dough
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough without using any water.
- Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes.
How to proceed
- Divide the stuffing into 5 equal portions. Keep aside.
- Divide the dough into 5 equal portions.
- Roll a portion of the dough into a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using a little plain flour for rolling.
- Put a portion of the stuffing in the centre of the circle, bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly and roll out again into a 150 mm. (6") diameter circle, using a little plain flour for rolling.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the kulcha, using ghee, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
- Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make 4 more kulchas.
- Serve hot.
Hyderabadi Paneer Potato Kulcha recipe Video by Tarla Dalal
Hyderabadi Paneer Potato Kulcha recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 139 cal |
Protein | 3.7 g |
Carbohydrates | 17.3 g |
Fiber | 0.4 g |
Fat | 5.8 g |
Cholesterol | 2 mg |
Sodium | 5.8 mg |
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Anuradha Srikanth
July 3, 2020, 3 p.m.
Can this recipe be made with whole wheat flour instead of maida?

Tarla Dalal
July 3, 2020, 3 p.m.
Hi, Yes you can.. replace it with whole wheat flour...

DR SANGITA JAIN
Sept. 4, 2016, 6:37 a.m.

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Anjana Murthy
March 19, 2014, 2:41 p.m.
Woow a usual combination with a unusual taste, I made it more spicy and it was just perfect for my evening tea on Sunday evening with my family... Just loved it!!!