Tawa Kulcha | Soft Kulcha Recipe on Tawa

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour/Maida
• 2 tbsp Thick Fresh Curd
• 1/2 tsp Active Instant Dry Yeast
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1/4 cup Warm Water (+ 1 tbsp extra if needed)
• 2 tsp Oil (+ extra for cooking kulchas)
• 3 tbsp Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves
• 1 tbsp Black Sesame Seeds
• Butter to brush on top (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl add 1 tsp sugar and 1/2 tsp active instant dry yeast with 1/4 cup tepid warm water. Let it rest for 5 mins in a warm place until the yeast is bubbly & frothy.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl add 1.5 cups all purpose flour, 2 tbsp thick curd, 2 tsp oil and salt as needed.

3. 3

   Mix it well and make a well in the center, pour the frothy yeast mixture.

4. 4

   Mix it roughly with a spoon until it comes together.

5. 5

   Knead it with the palm of your hand until the dough is smooth for about 3-4 mins.

6. 6

   Cover it with cling film and leave for proofing for about 2 hours.

7. 7

   When the dough has doubled in volume, it is ready to be used.

8. 8

   Gently deflate the dough. Divide into 6 equal parts.

9. 9

   Dust the surface with extra flour and flatten a ball of dough. Stretch gently and pat on the dough to make a small circle.

10. 10

    Sprinkle some finely chopped coriander leaves and black sesame seeds at the center. Press and pat, sprinkle some flour on top.

11. 11

    Spread or roll the kulcha until it is 2mm in thickness.

12. 12

    Meanwhile heat a tawa/flat pan for cooking the kulcha. Drizzle some oil/butter on the tawa. Once hot, place the prepared kulcha on the tawa.

13. 13

    Cook on high flame until the bottom starts to turn golden. Flip it gently, cook on the other side.

14. 14

    Brush generously with butter/oil on both sides and when there are golden spots, remove from heat. Repeat this with rest of the kulcha dough.

15. 15

    Serve hot with any curry or gravy on the side.