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
7 g Fat
6 g Protein
8 g Carbs
< 1 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
8 g
Protein
6 g
Fiber
1 g
Fats
Fat
7 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
142 mg
Iron
1 mg
Vitamin A
2 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
0 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
27 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
1 mg
Vitamin E
0 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
17 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Phosphorus
96 mg
Selenium
8 mcg
Zinc
1 mg
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