Paneer Kulcha Recipe | Paneer Stuffed Kulcha Naan – Dhaba Style

Ingredients

For dough:

• 2 cup maida
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• ¼ cup curd
• milk, for kneading
• 2 tsp oil, for greasing

For paneer stuffing:

• 200 gram paneer, crumble
• 2 chilli, finely chopped
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ¼ tsp kala namak
• 1 tsp aamchur
• ½ tsp salt

Other ingredients:

• kalonji / onion seeds
• coriander
• butter, for greasing

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cup maida, ½ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt and 1 tsp sugar thoroughly.
2. Mix in ¼ cup curd thoroughly.
3. Begin kneading with milk as required.
4. The dough is sticky at first; continue kneading until soft.
5. Work in 2 tsp oil and continue kneading thoroughly.
6. Cover and leave for 2 hours.
7. For the filling, put 200 gram crumbled paneer in a bowl.
8. Put in 2 chillis, 1 inch ginger, ½ onion and 2 tbsp coriander.
9. Follow with ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp kala namak, 1 tsp aamchur and ½ tsp salt.
10. Combine thoroughly so the spices are evenly mixed, then put aside.
11. After the dough has rested well, knead once more and pinch off a ball-sized portion.
12. Fill it with a ball-sized portion of paneer stuffing.
13. Dust with maida and roll out slightly thick.
14. Wet the top with water, then sprinkle on kalonji and coriander.
15. Cook on a hot tawa with some oil.
16. Turn over and cook both sides until half cooked.
17. Finish directly over the fire until the kulcha puffs and cooks evenly.
18. Rub butter over the top of the kulcha.
19. Enjoy the Paneer Kulcha with curry, a pairing that tastes excellent.