Why Is It Called Amritsari Kulcha?
Since it originated from the city of Amritsar, it’s called Amritsari Kulcha. The city is famous for its different types of delicious food like Naan, Kulcha, Chole, Dal Instant Pot Dal Makhani (Healthy Version of Traditional Dal Makhani), Fish, and many more items.
What is Kulcha?
Kulcha is an Indian flatbread that is traditionally prepared in a Tandoor /Clay pot Oven. It is prepared traditionally using all-purpose flour, but we can make this with whole wheat flour or fifty of both. It can be kept plain or prepared with any type of stuffing, like potatoes, paneer, mixed veg, or anything for that matter. It depends on your imagination.
How is the Texture of Baked Kulcha Different from Tandoori Kulcha?
You cannot beat the taste and texture of tandoori Kulcha, but in modern-day life, when we don’t have access to the tandoor, making kulcha in the oven is the next best thing. Oven-baked Amritsari kulcha is a wonderful combo of crispy and soft. Its texture is absolutely melt-in-the-mouth.
Why Did I Use Yeast for Making Kulcha?
After several attempts with baking powder and baking soda, I was not getting satisfactory results. Those were good kulchas, but just not the perfect ones. So, one day when we were making pizza, I thought that maybe we could use this basic dough recipe for making kulcha. The addition of a little milk to the dough makes this dough very soft.
Can I Make Whole Wheat Kulcha?
Absolutely. Traditionally, kulchas are made of all-purpose flour, but you can make them by using half all-purpose flour and half whole wheat flour. You can make whole wheat as well. It depends on your taste. Maybe the whole wheat ones don’t rise that much and do not give that beautiful color and texture. You might want to try Whole Wheat Gobhi /Spicy Cauliflower Kulcha(Instant and Without yeast) or Kulcha (Matar Kulcha)
Making of Baked Paneer Amritsari Kulcha?
First, we have to make a stuffing of paneer, a few spices, and herbs. Stuff this paneer stuffing in the kulcha and then roll it. Bake it in a preheated oven for a few minutes. Remove from the oven, brush with some butter, and your stuffed Amritsari kulcha is ready.
Serving of Amritsari Kulcha?
Traditionally, Amritsari Kulcha is served with Pindi Chole. My kids love them with Bathue ka Raita. You can eat with pickles as well.
Pictorial Presentation of the Making of Kulcha-
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