Amritsari Kulcha
Dive into the flavors of Punjab with this irresistible Amritsari Kulcha—a soft and buttery flatbread stuffed with a spiced potato filling that’s bursting with flavor. Made from a yeast-leavened dough enriched with ghee and yogurt, these kulchas boast a pillowy texture with a crispy golden exterior. The aromatic stuffing, featuring mashed potatoes, chopped onions, green chilies, and a blend of warming spices like chaat masala and cumin powder, brings a deliciously bold and tangy twist to every bite. Perfectly cooked in a hot tawa, oven, or traditional tandoor, and finished with a generous brush of melted butter, this North Indian delight pairs beautifully with creamy curries, pickles, or a refreshing raita. Whether you’re hosting a festive meal or craving street food-style indulgence, Amritsari Kulcha promises to be the star of your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour (maida)
- 1 teaspoon Instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter)
- 2 tablespoons Yogurt
- 250 ml Warm water
- 300 grams Boiled potatoes
- 1 medium Chopped onion
- 2 finely chopped Green chillies
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 4 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add ghee and yogurt to the flour mixture. Mix well.
Gradually add warm water and knead the mixture into a soft dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 1 hour, until it doubles in size.
To make the filling, mash the boiled potatoes in a bowl and add chopped onion, green chilies, coriander leaves, cumin powder, coriander powder, chaat masala, and red chili powder. Mix thoroughly.
Divide the dough into equal-sized balls. Flatten each ball slightly and fill it with the potato mixture. Seal the edges and gently roll it into a round shape, about 6 inches in diameter.
Preheat a tandoor or oven, or place a tawa (griddle) on medium heat.
Place the rolled kulcha on the preheated tawa or in the oven. Cook until brown spots appear on one side, flip, and cook the other side.
Brush the cooked kulchas with butter for added flavor and serve hot.
Repeat the process for the remaining dough.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2941 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.1 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.6 g | 223% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 3015 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 481.4 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.9 g | ||
| Protein | 64.4 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2299 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
