Whenever we hear the term 'Punjabi food', the first thing that usually comes to our minds is chole kulche and that too the one from Amritsar. I personally can't resist satiating Amritsari kulcha as I proudly call myself a die-hard fan of Punjabi food that's filled with oodles of ghee and rich in flavours and nutritious ingredients. This North Indian dish is basically a type of flatbread that was originated in the Indian subcontinent. Kulcha was popularised by Nizams of Hyderabad. It was in fact the official symbol of the Asaf Jahi dynasty and Nawabs of Hyderabad made his Coat of Arms with seven kulchas. Hyderabad is the city that offered an exalted status to Kulcha. If you wish to make a nutritious variety of kulcha, which is paneer kulcha, scroll down to check out its recipe.
Ingredients
Paneer: 250 gms
Kulchas: 2
Tomatoes: 2 (chopped)
Onion: 1 (chopped)
Garlic: 4-5 (chopped)
Red chilli powder: 1 tbsp
Coriander powder: 1 tbsp
Chaat masala: 1 tbsp
Pepper: 1/2 tbsp
Turmeric powder: 1/2 tbsp
Salt as per taste
How to Prepare
- Firstly, you need to prepare the filling for your paneer kulcha.
- For that, you need to heat a pan and saute onion and garlic.
- Now, add tomatoes and let the mixture become mushy.
- Add the rest of the spices, ketchup, and paneer.
- Now, take two kulchas (easily available in the market) and add the filling in between.
- Grill these on a toast until it turns golden brown.
- Prepare a chutney to serve as a side dish.
- Enjoy your kulcha and chutney with a cup of tea.
If you wish to make kulcha at home, you need to follow some additional steps. It will take you approximately 2 hours 30 minutes for preparation and 15 minutes for cooking. Click on the link provided below to know how to make kulcha at home.