Plain Kulcha
Ingredients
- 3 cup All Purpose flour (Maida)
- 1 tablespoon Curd
- 1 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
- 1/4 cup Lukewarm water
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoon Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- Butter as required
Instructions
- 1 Kulcha is a type of mildly leavened flatbread that originated in the Indian subcontinent—so says Wikipedia! It’s especially popular in the Punjab region. Kulcha can be made with or without a filling. Here, we’re making plain kulcha.
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First, in lukewarm water, add sugar and mix well. Add active dry yeast and let it sit for about 10 minutes.- 3
If a thick foam forms on top of the water, it’s ready to use. If not, discard and repeat the process.- 4
In a bowl, take 3 cups of all-purpose flour. Add salt, curd, oil, and the yeast mixture.- 5
Knead everything well to form a soft dough.- 6
Cover the dough and let it rest for 2–3 hours, or until it doubles in size.- 7
Once risen, remove the dough and knead it again on a floured surface.- 8
Divide it into equal-sized balls. Roll each ball into a ¼-inch thick disc.- 9
Brush some butter on top and sprinkle sesame seeds.- 10
Heat a tawa and cook the kulcha on both sides until golden spots appear.- 11
You can brush more butter if you like.- 12
Enjoy warm kulcha with chole! - 2
