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paneer kulcha recipe | Punjabi style paneer kulcha on tava | no yeast stuffed paneer kulcha |
Tarla Dalal
30 September, 2023
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paneer stuffed kulcha is a delicious and satisfying Indian flatbread that is perfect for any meal. Learn how to make paneer paneer kulcha recipe | Punjabi style paneer kulcha on tava | no yeast stuffed paneer kulcha |
Kulcha is a traditional preparation made with plain flour and curds. The curds add a yummy tanginess to the kulcha. stuffed paneer kulcha is a delicious Indian flatbread that is stuffed with a flavorful mixture of paneer and spices.
Here in this recipe Punjabi style paneer kulcha is cooked without tandoor on tava. It can be plain or stuffed with various ingredients like potatoes, paneer, or even onions. Chole masala, raita and pickles make an excellent match for these paneer kulchas making it a wholesome and tasty meal.
pro tips to making paneer kulcha: 1. Let the dough rest for at least 2 hours. This will give the yeast time to rise and make the kulchas light and airy. 2. Knead the dough well. This will make the kulchas soft and fluffy. 3. To make the kulchas even more delicious, you can serve them with your favorite curry or chutney. 4. Roll the kulcha lightly, otherwise the kulcha will tear and stuffing will come out. 5. You can also use wheat flour instead of plain flour. 6. Use warm water only to knead the dough for best results.
Enjoy paneer kulcha recipe | Punjabi style paneer kulcha on tava | no yeast stuffed paneer kulcha | with detailed step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
6 kulchas
Ingredients
For The Kulcha Dough
2 cups plain flour (maida)
1 tsp ghee
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup curd (dahi)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp oil
To Be Mixed Into A Filling
1 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp chaat masala
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
a pinch garam masala
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
3 tsp black sesame seeds (kala til)
6 tsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
plain flour (maida) for rolling
6 tsp butter for cooking
Method
- To make paneer kulcha, combine all the dough ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a smooth dough using 1/2 cup warm water.
- Cover with a wet muslin cloth or a lid and keep aside to rest for 1 hour.
- Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
- Roll out one portion of the dough into a small circle using some flour for rolling.
- Place one portion of the stuffing in the centre of the circle. Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
- Sprinkle ½ tsp black sesame seeds and 1 tsp coriander and flatten the dough lightly so the seeds stick to the dough.
- Roll out again into a circle of 175 mm. (7 inch) in diameter, using a little flour for rolling.
- Place the rolled kulcha on hot tava and cook it on medium flame for both the sides using 1 tsp butter for each kulcha until light brown spots appear on both the sides.
- Repeat steps 3 to 7 with the remaining portions to make 5 more kulchas.
- Serve paneer kulcha hot.
paneer kulcha recipe | Punjabi style paneer kulcha on tava | no yeast stuffed paneer kulcha | Video by Tarla Dalal
Paneer Kulcha, Paneer Kulcha Made with Dahi, Curd recipe with step by step photos
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paneer kulcha recipe | Punjabi style paneer kulcha on tava | no yeast stuffed paneer kulcha | then do try other Punjabi roti, paratha recipes also:
- aloo kulcha recipe | Amritsari kulcha | stuffed kulcha | dhaba aloo kulcha |
- masala paneer naan recipe | Indian paneer butter masala naan | restaurant style paneer stuffed naan | paneer naan on tava |
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paneer kulcha recipe | Punjabi style paneer kulcha on tava | no yeast stuffed paneer kulcha | then do try other Punjabi roti, paratha recipes also:
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making paneer kulcha.
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making paneer kulcha.
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In a deep bowl, add 1 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese).
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onions.
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Add 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add 1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak).
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add ½ tsp chilli powder.
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Add ½ tsp chaat masala.
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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- Add a pinch garam masala.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well.
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Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
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In a deep bowl, add 1 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese).
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To make paneer kulcha, in a deep bowl add 2 cups plain flour (maida).
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Add 1 tsp ghee.
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Add 1 tsp sugar.
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Add 1 tsp baking powder.
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Add ½ tsp baking soda.
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Add ½ cup curd.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well.
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Add ½ cup warm water.
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Knead into a soft dough.
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Grease the top using ½ tsp oil.
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Cover with a wet muslin cloth or a lid and keep aside to rest for 1 hour.
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This is how it looks after resting.
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To make paneer kulcha, in a deep bowl add 2 cups plain flour (maida).
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To make paneer kulcha recipe | Punjabi style paneer kulcha on tava | no yeast stuffed paneer kulcha | divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
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Place a portion of the dough on a clean dry surface.
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Roll out one portion of the dough into a small circle using some flour for rolling.
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Place one portion of the stuffing in the centre of the circle.
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Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
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Sprinkle ½ tsp black sesame seeds (kala til).
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Sprinkle 1 tsp chopped coriander (dhania).
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Flatten the dough lightly so the seeds stick to the dough.
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Roll out again into a circle of 175 mm. (7 inch) in diameter, using a little flour for rolling.
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Place the rolled kulcha on hot tava.
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Cook it on medium flame for both the sides using 1 tsp butter for each kulcha until light brown spots appear on both the sides.
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Repeat steps with the remaining portions to make 5 more kulchas.
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Serve paneer kulcha | Punjabi style paneer kulcha on tava | no yeast stuffed paneer kulcha | hot with chole and pudina boondi raita.
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To make paneer kulcha recipe | Punjabi style paneer kulcha on tava | no yeast stuffed paneer kulcha | divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
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Let the dough rest for at least 2 hours. This will give the yeast time to rise and make the paneer kulcha light and airy.
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Knead the dough well. This will make the paneer kulchas soft and fluffy.
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To make the kulchas even more delicious, you can serve them with your favorite curry or chutney.
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Roll the naan lightly, otherwise the naan will tear and stuffing will come out.
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You can also use wheat flour instead of plain flour.
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Use warm water only to knead the dough for best results.
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Let the dough rest for at least 2 hours. This will give the yeast time to rise and make the paneer kulcha light and airy.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 286 cal |
| Protein | 9.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 11.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 10.2 mg |
| Sodium | 195.3 mg |
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Big Foodie
July 16, 2019, 12:17 p.m.
Rich paneer stuffed kulcha.
rajesh pandey
Sept. 10, 2016, 8:41 a.m.
Panner kulcha agar thoda spicy nahi bana ho to achchar ke sath bhaoot achcha lagta hai
J Kachrani
Nov. 11, 2014, 4:20 p.m.
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