Sunday, February 22, 2009

Whole Wheat stuffed Khulchas

Khulchas are always associated with All Purpose Flour , but here's a different version made with whole wheat flour. A mix of vegetables and low fat paneer, which provides very negligible amount of fat and also enriches these khulchas with vital nutrients.You can use as little as one spoon of oil to cook these khulchas . Serve them hot off the tava .

Ingredients:

Whole wheat flour -- 1 cup

Dried yeast -- 1/2 tsp
Sugar -- a pinch
Salt -- 1/2 tsp
To be mixed for stuffing :

Low fat paneer -- 1/4 cup crumbled
Green chilli -- 1 finely chopped
Turmeric powder -- 1/4tsp

kasuri methi -- 1/4 tsp
Chopped coriander -- 3tbsp

Mixed Vegetables -- 1/4 cup (finely chopped and boiled)
Salt to taste

Method :

For the stuffing:

  • Mix all the ingredients together and divide them into 5 equal portions and make balls and keep aside.

For the khulcha dough :

  • Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 2 tablespoons of lukewarm water and leave aside for 10 minutes or until the yeast begins to ferment.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into a soft dough, using enough water until it is smooth and elastic .
  • Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and allow it to prove till it doubles in volume (approx.15 to 20 minutes).
  • Press the dough lightly to remove the air.
  • Divide the dough into 5 equal portions. Keep aside.

To Proceed :

  • Roll out one portion of the khulcha dough into a 2"diameter circle.
  • Place one portion of the stuffing in the centre of the circle.
  • Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
  • Roll out again into a circle of 6 " diameter with the help of a little flour.
  • Cook on a non-stick pan, using a little oil, until both sides are golden brown. The khulchas should puff up like phulkas.
  • Serve immediately.

1 comment:

Usha said...

Such a healthy version of kulchas, looks delicious and perfect !