KULCHA

 

Kulcha are Indian flatbreads similar to naan, but the key difference between them is that they are made using maida or a refined white flour whereas naan tends to be made with a wheat flour.  Naan dough is leavened with yoghurt and yeast to make it soft and light, whereas kulcha dough is not.  This makes an especially yummy breakfast dish!

Ingredients :

1. All purpose flour - 2 cups
2. Sugar - 1 tsp
3. Salt to taste
4. Baking powder - 1 tsp
5. Baking soda - 1/4 tsp
6. Oil - 2 tsp
7. Water, as required
8. Yoghurt / curd - 1/4 cup
9. Water, as required
10. Coriander leaves, chopped
11. Butter 

Method :

1.  Mix together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, oil & water.  Knead & rest the dough for 2 hrs.

2.  After 2 hrs, knead the dough & divide them equally into small balls.

3.  Sprinkle some coriander leaves on each dough ball & roll them into desired shapes.

4.  Brush water on one side & cook the kulcha on either sides over medium heat.

5.  Finally add some butter on either sides of kulcha & serve.

Serve warm. 

BROCCOLI DRY ROAST

Try this delicious & nutritious broccoli dry roast.  

Ingredients :

1. Oil - 2 tsp
2. Urad dal - 1 tbsp
3. Corriander seeds - 1 tsp
4. Red chillies - 3 nos
5. Freshly grated coconut (or desiccated coconut) - 1 tbsp
6. Tamarind paste - 1/2 tsp
7. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
8. Broccoli, cut into florets - medium sized
9. Salt, to taste
10. Brown sugar - 1/2 tsp

Method :

Video recipe

1.   Heat 1 tsp of oil in a heavy bottomed pan, fry the lentils, corriander seeds and chillies until they start to change colour.

2.   Add the coconut and fry until brown, stirring to prevent it from sticking.  Take off the heat and cool slightly.  Transfer the mixture to a blender and blitz to a smooth puree with the tamarind extract, turmeric powder and  water. 

3.   Heat the remaining 1 tsp of oil over a high heat in a pan and add the broccoli.  Season with salt and brown sugar  and then pour in the blended mixture.

4.   Stirring and then reduce the heat and cook for 8-9 mins until the broccoli is tender.

Serve with rice.