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Indian🍳 Medium

Kulcha Flatbread

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Prep: 1h 30m
Cook: 20 min
4servings
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A soft, leavened North Indian flatbread traditionally baked in a tandoor but easily made on a stovetop.

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Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour (Maida)
  • 1/4 cup Plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup Warm water
  • 1 teaspoon Nigella seeds (Kalonji)(optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or Ghee

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

  2. 2

    Add the yogurt and oil to the dry ingredients, then gradually add warm water while kneading to form a soft, smooth dough.

  3. 3

    Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest in a warm place for at least 1 to 2 hours to ferment.

  4. 4

    Divide the rested dough into 8 equal-sized balls and roll them smoothly between your palms.

  5. 5

    Roll each ball into a 6-inch circle, sprinkle some nigella seeds and cilantro on top, and press them lightly into the dough with the rolling pin.

  6. 6

    Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or tawa over medium-high heat and place the kulcha on it.

  7. 7

    Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown spots appear.

  8. 8

    Remove from heat and immediately brush with melted butter or ghee before serving warm.

Nutrition per Serving

285

Calories

7g

Protein

48g

Carbs

8g

Fat

2g

Fiber

2g

Sugar

410mg

Sodium

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