Aloo Kulcha
Soft Indian flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes. A vegetarian dinner that's filling, aromatic, and ready in under 45 minutes.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, yogurt, salt, and 0.25 cup water in a bowl until shaggy.
Step 2
Knead into smooth dough, 5-8 minutes. Cover; rest while you prep filling.
Step 3
Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, ~12 minutes.
Step 4
Drain and cool slightly, then peel and mash in a bowl until smooth.
Step 5
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium; add cumin seeds until fragrant.
Step 6
Add minced onion and green chili; cook until onion softens, ~2 minutes.
Step 7
Fold into mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Step 8
Divide dough into 4 equal balls. Roll one into a 3-inch circle.
Step 9
Place 2 tbsp filling in center. Fold edges up and seal; gently flatten.
Step 10
Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
Step 11
Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 12
Pan-fry each kulcha 2-3 minutes per side until golden and puffed.
Step 13
Serve hot with yogurt, pickle, or dal on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 8-inch skillet
- rolling pin
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon
- potato masher
- pot for boiling
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