Onion Kulcha with Butter Chicken
Soft, pan-cooked onion kulcha paired with a rich, creamy butter chicken. A comforting weeknight Indian-inspired meal that comes together in about 40 minutes.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 35g

Ingredients
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Step 1
In a bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/2 tsp salt, and about 1/2 cup water to form a soft dough. Knead for 2 minutes, cover, and let rest while you make the chicken.
Step 2
Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 1 lb cubed chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in 1.5 cups tomato sauce, 1 tsp garam masala, and 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in 1/2 cup cream and cook 2 more minutes.
Step 4
Divide the dough into 4 balls. Roll each into a 6-inch circle, press the remaining 1/2 diced onion into the top.
Step 5
Heat a dry skillet over medium-high. Cook each kulcha for 2-3 minutes per side until golden spots appear. Brush with remaining 1 tbsp butter.
Step 6
Serve the hot kulcha with the butter chicken, garnished with cilantro if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- mixing bowl
- rolling pin
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