Kulcha, Plain Kulcha, Butter Kulcha Video by Tarla Dalal

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Kulcha, Plain Kulcha, Butter Kulcha Video. A delicious Indian bread that is very popular in North India, and in Indian restaurants all over the world, the Kulcha has a unique texture and taste that make it a special treat for the palate. It has a neutral taste, with the appetizing aroma and mild flavour of nigella seeds. This makes it a great accompaniment for all kinds of gravies and subzis, especially spicy and tangy ones. If you follow these instructions for kneading and cooking the Kulchas, you will end up with a delightful treat that will earn you many compliments.

Recipe Description for Kulcha, Plain Kulcha, Butter Kulcha

Resting Time: 45 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Makes 6 kulchas
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Ingredients

For Kulcha
1 1/2 cups plain flour (maida)
2 tsp instant dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp curd (dahi)
salt to taste
1 tsp oil
plain flour (maida) for rolling
1 1/2 tsp black sesame seeds (kala til)
6 tsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
3 tsp butter for cooking

Method

For kulcha

To make {span class="bold1"}kulcha{/span}, combine the yeast, sugar and 5 tbsp of lukewarm water in a bowl and mix well. Cover it with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes.
In another bowl, combine the plain flour, yeast-sugar mixture, curds, salt and oil in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using ¼ cup warm water.
Cover the dough with a lid or damp muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place for 45 minutes. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
Roll a portion of the dough into a 75 mm. (3”) diameter circle using a little plain flour for rolling, sprinkle ¼ tsp of black sesame seeds and 1 tsp coriander evenly over it.
Roll again out into a 150 mm. (6") diameter circle using a little plain flour for rolling.
Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and place a kulcha over it, cook it on one side till it puffs slightly and then turn over.
Cook it on medium flame on both the sides until light golden brown using ½ tsp butter for cooking.
Repeat the steps 4 to 7 to make 5 more kulchas.
Serve the {span class="bold1"}kulcha{/span} hot.