Amritsari Kulcha

Experience the authentic flavors of Punjab with this Amritsari Kulcha recipe, a mouthwatering Indian flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and baked to golden perfection. Made with a pillowy dough of all-purpose flour, yogurt, ghee, and a touch of instant yeast, this kulcha is stuffed with a flavorful filling of boiled potatoes, onions, green chilies, and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, chaat masala, and red chili powder. Each kulcha is rolled out, cooked on a tawa or baked until beautifully puffed and speckled with golden spots, then brushed with melted butter for a rich, indulgent finish. Serve these crispy-yet-soft kulchas hot with a side of tangy pickles, creamy yogurt, or your favorite curry for a comforting and satisfying meal that’s truly restaurant-worthy. Perfect for brunches, dinners, or festive occasions, this recipe brings the essence of Amritsar right to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Add ghee and yogurt to the flour mixture. Mix well.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Preheat a tandoor or oven, or place a tawa (griddle) on medium heat.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Brush the cooked kulchas with butter for added flavor and serve hot.

Step 9

Repeat the process for the remaining dough.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1397.6 grams (1397.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2941

Total Fat 82.10g	105%
Saturated Fat 44.60g	223%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 206mg	69%
Sodium 3015mg	131%
Total Carbohydrate 481.40g	175%
Dietary Fiber 25.40g	91%
Total Sugars 28.90g
Protein 64.40g	129%

Vitamin D 23IU	117%
Calcium 258mg	20%
Iron 11mg	60%
Potassium 2299mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.3%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 65.9%