Aloo Kulcha - Chrysl

Recipe by Chrysl Castelino

 

Ingredients:

For The Dough
3 cups maida/all purpose flour
250gms yoghurt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp oil/ghee
milk or water as required to knead the Dough

For The Filling:
2 large potatoes (boiled and peeled)
1 medium sized onion (finely chopped)
1 green chilli (finely chopped)
1" ginger (finely chopped)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chaat masala
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
1/2 lime - juice 

salt to taste
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Steps:

1. Combine all the ingredients for the dough in a large plate or a flat bottom vessel.
   
2. Knead a soft dough using water or milk as required. Let the dough rest for 15-20 minutes.
   
   To prepare the filling for the kulchas:
3. Mash the boiled potatoes and combine it with the rest of the ingredients for the filling.
4. Check for spice and salt. Season accordingly.
5. Divide the filling and the dough equally and form balls.
6. Flatten the dough ball using your fingers and place the filling in the centre.
7. Bring the sides together and pinch them at the centre.
8. Sprinkle some flour and roll it into a circle.
9. Fry on a hot iron skillet using oil or ghee.
10. Serve with a little dollop of butter.
11. ENJOY!