How to make Matar Paneer Kulcha -
Wholesome kulchas stuffed with peas and paneer.
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Sanjeev Kapoor Kitchen.
Main Ingredients : Green peas (हरे मटर), Cottage cheese
Cuisine : Punjabi
Course : Breads
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Hindi: matar
You might be picking out these emerald hued little jewels from your food. But, wait, before you do that anymore! As these are a good source of fibre and potassium, which keeps all of our body cells functioning properly. Just when you thought that green peas are only used to add that extra punch to your savoury dishes, try a rich, creamy matar ki kheer to satiate your sweet buds too!
Prep Time : 51-60 minutes
Cook time : 31-40 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Matar Paneer Kulcha Recipe
Green peas , boiled 1 cup
Cottage cheese , grated 1 cup
Oil 4 tablespoons
Cumin seeds ½ teaspoon
Onion , chopped 1 medium
Salt to taste
Red chilli powder ¼ teaspoon
Refined flour (maida) 3 cups
Baking powder 1 teaspoon
Milk 1 cup
Chaat masala 1 teaspoon
Green chillies , chopped 2
Garam masala powder ½ teaspoon
Butter as required
Method
Step 1
Heat 2 tbsps oil in a non-stick pan. Put the green peas in a hand blender jar and blend coarsely.
Step 2
Add cumin seeds and onion, mix and saute lightly. When the onions soften, add green peas and mix well. Add salt and ¼ tsp red chilli powder, mix well and switch off the heat. Transfer into a bowl and cool.
Step 3
Take refined flour in a mixing bowl, add salt, baking powder, milk and 2 tbsps oil and mix well. Add sufficient water and knead into a soft dough. Cover with a damp cloth and rest the dough for ½ hour.
Step 4
Divide into equal large lemon sized portions.
Step 5
Add cottage cheese and chaat masala to the peas. Then add green chillies and garam masala powder and mix well.
Step 6
Pat each dough ball into a round disc, place some of the pea-cheese mixture in the centre, gather the edges and seal. Rest for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Apply a little oil on each, and pat with finger tips a little then rollout a bit thickly.
Step 8
Heat a non-stick tawa and put each kulcha on it. (You can also cook in a preheated oven at 200° C for 10 minutes.)
Step 9
When the underside is done, turn it over, cover and cook till done. Apply some butter on each kulcha and serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 2488 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 311.4 gm
Protein : 83.6 gm
Fat : 100.7 gm
Other : Calcium-760.9
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