Weekend Special: How to Make Amritsari-Style Bheega Kulcha

Amritsar is famous worldwide for the beautiful and heavenly Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, and the delicious Amritsari Kulcha, which is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. This roti has a long history in Amritsar. In other regions of North India, Kulcha is a type of round roti made from maida (flour). On the other hand, Amritsari Kulcha is quite different. It is a flatbread that you can fill with anything you like, such as spicy boiled potato stuffing, cheese stuffing, cabbage stuffing, or onion stuffing. Adding to the list, here we bring you an interesting Amritsari Kulcha recipe that will surely touch your heart. This recipe is called Amritsari Style Bheega Kulcha.

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As the name suggests, fully cooked kulcha is first crushed and then dipped in a spicy chole curry. It is then topped with some chutney and onions. The process of assembling it is very similar to that of street-style kachori and sabzi. To make this recipe, you first have to make Amritsari Chana and then make Kulcha. For the full detailed recipe, read below.

About Amritsari-Style Bheega Kulcha Recipe: How to Make Amritsari-Style Bheega Kulcha

First of all, knead the dough for making kulcha. Knead a half hard dough with all purpose flour, water and salt and cover with a damp cloth and keep in a cool place for 1 hour.

Combine all filling ingredients, with the exception of the oil, and fold gently. Apply oil on your fingers and palms. Make small balls of dough (40-50 grams each, or the size of a medium potato) and flatten to fill with filling, For the full recipe, click here.

Now prepare Amritsari Chana, heat oil in a pan. Mix one or two dry red chilies, finely chopped garlic and green chilies. Fry the ground spices in the pan for a few minutes. Pour some water over the boiled gram. For the detailed recipe, click here.

Now, mash the kulcha and dip it in the chickpea gravy; Add onion, tamarind paste and green coriander over it. For more delicious Amritsari Kulcha Recipes, click here.

Give it a try and let us know your experience in the comments below.