Kulcha is a type of flatbread which is popular in the Northern part of India. It is made of maida flour, leavened with yeast, and has a slightly sweet taste.

Ingredients:

1 cup maida flour

1/2 tsp dry yeast

1/2 tsp sugar

1/4 cup curd

1 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

Water as required

For the stuffing:

1/2 cup grated paneer

1/4 cup chopped onions

1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers

1/4 cup chopped tomatoes

1 tsp minced ginger

1 tsp minced garlic

1/4 tsp red chilli powder

1/4 tsp garam masala powder

Salt to taste

Method:

1. To make the kulcha dough, mix together the maida flour, yeast, sugar, curd, oil and salt in a bowl.

2. Add enough water to make a soft dough.

3. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth.

4. Cover the dough and let it rise for 1-2 hours.

5. To make the stuffing, mix together all the ingredients in a bowl.

6. Preheat a griddle or tawa over medium heat.

7. Divide the dough into 12-14 equal portions.

8. Roll each portion of dough into a thin circle.

9. Place 2-3 tablespoons of the stuffing in the centre of the dough circle.

10. Bring the edges of the dough together to enclose the stuffing and form a ball.

11. Pinch the edges of the ball to seal well.

12. Flatten the ball slightly.

13. Place the kulcha on the preheated griddle or tawa.

14. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp.

15. Serve hot with chole or paneer butter masala.