Phulka
Soft, fluffy, and delightfully light, Phulka is a quintessential Indian flatbread that effortlessly complements a variety of curries and vegetable dishes. Made with just four simple ingredients—whole wheat flour, salt, water, and a touch of ghee—this recipe showcases the art of simplicity in cooking. The dough is expertly kneaded to achieve a pliable texture, then rolled into thin discs and cooked to perfection on a hot skillet. The magic happens when the phulka is placed directly over an open flame, causing it to puff up like a balloon, creating its signature airy texture. Finished with a brush of melted ghee for an irresistible hint of richness, these whole wheat flatbreads are as healthy as they are delicious. Easy to make in under 40 minutes, Phulka is a must-try for anyone looking to explore authentic homemade Indian breads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat flour
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Ghee or clarified butter
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt.
Gradually add water to the flour, using your hand to mix until it forms a soft dough. The dough should be pliable and slightly sticky.
Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, flatten one dough ball with your hand and then use a rolling pin to roll it out into a thin, circular disc approximately 6 inches in diameter.
Heat a tawa or flat skillet on medium-high heat.
Place the rolled phulka on the hot tawa. Cook for about 30-40 seconds, or until you see bubbles appearing on the surface.
Flip the phulka and cook the other side for another 30 seconds.
Now, using a pair of tongs, remove the phulka from the tawa and place it directly on the open flame of your stove. The phulka will puff up like a balloon.
Once puffed, remove it from the flame and brush lightly with ghee or clarified butter.
Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
Serve hot with your choice of curry or vegetable dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.6 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 607 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.0 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 972 mg | 21% | |
*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.
