Amritsari Kulcha

8 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1The chef pours cooked chickpeas with herbs into a large pot.
  2. 2The chef pours cooked chickpeas with herbs into a large pot.
  3. 3The chef pours cooked chickpeas with herbs into a large pot.
  4. 4The chef pours another pot of chutney into a different pot.
  5. 5The chef pours another pot of chutney into a different pot.
  6. 6The chef pours another pot of chutney into a different pot.
  7. 7The chef showcases the raw ingredients for the kulcha: flour, chopped onions, and coriander.
  8. 8The chef showcases the raw ingredients for the kulcha: flour, chopped onions, and coriander.
  9. 9The chef showcases the raw ingredients for the kulcha: flour, chopped onions, and coriander.
  10. 10The chef demonstrates the layering process of the dough, emphasizing quality and preparation.
  11. 11The chef demonstrates the layering process of the dough, emphasizing quality and preparation.
  12. 12The chef demonstrates the layering process of the dough, emphasizing quality and preparation.
  13. 13The chef takes a small portion of the dough to prepare a mini kulcha.
  14. 14The chef takes a small portion of the dough to prepare a mini kulcha.
  15. 15The chef takes a small portion of the dough to prepare a mini kulcha.
  16. 16The chef prepares the stuffing for the kulcha using chopped onions, paneer, and cauliflower.
  17. 17The chef prepares the stuffing for the kulcha using chopped onions, paneer, and cauliflower.
  18. 18The chef prepares the stuffing for the kulcha using chopped onions, paneer, and cauliflower.
  19. 19The chef mixes the stuffing ingredients by hand.
  20. 20The chef mixes the stuffing ingredients by hand.
  21. 21The chef mixes the stuffing ingredients by hand.
  22. 22The chef folds the dough to encase the stuffing, forming a small ball.
  23. 23The chef folds the dough to encase the stuffing, forming a small ball.
  24. 24The chef folds the dough to encase the stuffing, forming a small ball.
  25. 25The chef flattens the dough ball using a rolling pin.
  26. 26The chef flattens the dough ball using a rolling pin.
  27. 27The chef flattens the dough ball using a rolling pin.
  28. 28The chef adds spices to the outer surface of the kulcha.
  29. 29The chef adds spices to the outer surface of the kulcha.
  30. 30The chef adds spices to the outer surface of the kulcha.
  31. 31The chef gently presses the spices into the kulcha using his hands.
  32. 32The chef gently presses the spices into the kulcha using his hands.
  33. 33The chef gently presses the spices into the kulcha using his hands.
  34. 34The chef prepares a longer kulcha, explaining it's a special whole wheat version.
  35. 35The chef prepares a longer kulcha, explaining it's a special whole wheat version.
  36. 36The chef prepares a longer kulcha, explaining it's a special whole wheat version.
  37. 37The chef places the kulcha into the tandoor (clay oven) for baking.
  38. 38The chef places the kulcha into the tandoor (clay oven) for baking.
  39. 39The chef places the kulcha into the tandoor (clay oven) for baking.
  40. 40The chef pulls out the cooked kulcha from the tandoor using long tongs.
  41. 41The chef pulls out the cooked kulcha from the tandoor using long tongs.
  42. 42The chef pulls out the cooked kulcha from the tandoor using long tongs.
  43. 43The chef applies ghee to the hot kulcha with a spoon.
  44. 44The chef applies ghee to the hot kulcha with a spoon.
  45. 45The chef applies ghee to the hot kulcha with a spoon.
  46. 46The chef serves the kulcha on a tray with chickpea curry and chutney.
  47. 47The chef serves the kulcha on a tray with chickpea curry and chutney.
  48. 48The chef serves the kulcha on a tray with chickpea curry and chutney.

Ingredients

  • pot Chickpea Curry (Chhole)
  • pot Chickpea Curry (Chhole)
  • pot Chickpea Curry (Chhole)
  • pot Chutney
  • pot Chutney
  • pot Chutney
  • bowl finely chopped onion
  • bowl finely chopped onion
  • bowl finely chopped onion
  • bowl Whole Wheat Flour (Aata)
  • bowl Whole Wheat Flour (Aata)
  • bowl Whole Wheat Flour (Aata)
  • bowl Coriander
  • bowl Coriander
  • bowl Coriander
  • Onion (for kulcha filling)
  • Onion (for kulcha filling)
  • Onion (for kulcha filling)
  • Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
  • Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
  • Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
  • Cauliflower (Gobhi)
  • Cauliflower (Gobhi)
  • Cauliflower (Gobhi)
  • spices (black pepper, cumin, ajwain, coriander)
  • spices (black pepper, cumin, ajwain, coriander)
  • spices (black pepper, cumin, ajwain, coriander)
  • ghee
  • ghee
  • ghee

Equipment

rolling pintandoortongsserving tray

Tips

  • The chef focuses on quality over quantity.
  • The kulcha is prepared with both internal and external stuffing.
  • The whole wheat kulcha is a special creation inspired by the chef's mother.
  • The plate should have crumbs when eating the kulcha, indicating its flaky texture.
Amritsari Kulcha | Clip Recipe