Atta Kulcha on Tawa

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour ((atta))
• 1 cup all-purpose flour ((maida))
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup yoghurt
• 1/4 cup melted ghee (or butter / oil)
• 1/2 cup water (approx)
• sesame seeds (or kalonji / ajwain)
• Fresh coriander leaves
• butter (or ghee, generous)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Kulcha Dough ---

2. 2

   Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl.

3. 3

   Add yoghurt and melted fat. Mix gradually with water to bring it together. Knead for a few minutes until smooth and slightly sticky dough.

4. 4

   Cover and rest for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

5. 5

   Divide into equal balls and keep them covered at all times.

6. 6

   --- Shape & Cook ---

7. 7

   Place the tawa on medium high heat. Take one dough ball, flatten it a bit and add the toppings. Roll slightly thicker than chapati.

8. 8

   Cook on the hot tawa until bubbles appear and the base browns.

9. 9

   Flip and cook over open flame using tongs until lightly charred.

10. 10

    Brush with butter or ghee and serve hot.