A variety of leavened flat bread stuffed with cottage cheese (paneer) and flavoured with green chillies and spices. Smeared with ghee to give a delicious taste.
STEP 1.Attach the atta kneading blade to the food processor and add 2 cups all purpose flour (maida), ½ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sooji, 1 tsp sugar, ½ cup curd (dahi).
STEP 2.Adding a little oil, knead till the flour comes together to make a firm dough. Transfer it to a bowl and knead to a smooth dough.
STEP 3.Divide the dough into large lemon size balls. Keep aside.
STEP 4.For the filling,In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup crumbled paneer, 1 chopped green chilli, ¼ cup onions finely chopped, coriander finely chopped, 1 tsp cumin powder, salt to taste. Mix well to combine all the ingredients. Keep aside.
STEP 5.Dust the flat rolling surface with flour and press the ball to flatten and roll it out to a 3 inch diameter circle.
STEP 6.Generously spoon the filling in the centre of the kulcha and bring the edges together to seal in the filling. Pinch the edges to seal the ball. Dust the kulcha and gently roll it out to a thick disc.
STEP 7.Preheat a tawa and place the kulcha on the hot surface. Smear water on the kulcha and sprinkle kalonji seeds. Press them down gently to stick.
STEP 8.Flip it over and smear ghee. Cook on medium heat.
STEP 9.Fry on both sides still golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition value
114
calories per serving
7 g Fat6 g Protein8 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
7g
Protein
6g
Carbs
8g
Fiber
< 1g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
8g
Protein
6g
Fiber
< 1g
Fats
Fat
7g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
142mg
Iron
< 1mg
Vitamin A
2mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
< 1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
27mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
< 1mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
17mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
96mg
Selenium
8mcg
Zinc
< 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment