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Whole Wheat Masala Kulcha

This whole wheat masala kulcha is a super healthy and delicious savory Indian flatbread that you absolutely need to try out!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Enozia Zehra Vakil

Ingredients

Ingredients For the masala

  • ½ teaspoon Red chili powder
  • 1 pinch Turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon Dry mango powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Ingredients For the kulcha

  • 1 cup Whole wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Nigella seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Kasuri methi/Driedfenugreek leaves
  • 1 glass Water
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 bowl Prepared masala
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 teaspoon Carom seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add the whole wheat flour, salt, nigella seeds, and kasuri methi. Mix well.
  • Add water little by little and knead into a smooth dough.
  • Add oil and knead again for a few minutes. Rest the dough for at least 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, prepare the masala by mixing together all the ingredients.
  • Once the dough is well rested, take a small ball sized portion, dust with wheat flour,  and roll it out as thin as you can.
  • Spread ghee uniformly across the rolled dough.
  • Sprinkle the prepared masala uniformly.
  • Then fold the rolled dough in a zig-zag way and roll into a spiral.
  • Flatten with the palm of your hand and add carom seeds and sesame seeds. Use your palm to press them into the dough.
  • Turn it over and dust with wheat flour before gently rolling it out.
  • Heat a tawa and transfer the rolled out paratha onto it.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Servings | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg