Cheese Kulchas

Cheese Kulchas

It is amazing what all we can learn in a group. Ever since I became part of the different food groups on facebook I have learnt a lot about different cuisines, been inspired by wonderful home bakers and have accumulated a lot of recipes.

One such recipe belongs to a lovely lady called Reem Khan. She has a unique way of presenting the simplest dishes. I have learnt to make this Cheese Kulcha from her.

Ingredients

2 cups flour

¼ cup warm water+1 tsp sugar

1 ½ tsp yeast

1 tsp salt

Warm milk to knead the dough

Grated mozerella cheese (for the filling)

For garnish

Chopped garlic

Sesame seeds

Nigella seeds

Chopped green coriander

( I have not given precise measurements for the garnish because it is upto you how much or how little you want to apply)

Sprinkle yeast on the mixture of warm water and sugar. Keep aside for 15 minutes till it froths. Add salt to the flour. Now add the yeast mix. Now start kneading the flour using warm milk till you get a pliable and soft dough. Apply some oil on the dough and keep it in an oiled bowl. Cover with a cling film and leave for about 2 hours. The dough will double in size.

This dough will make about 4 kulchas. Make four balls. Take one ball and gently roll it out a bit. Put grated cheese in the middle and close it into a ball. Roll out the ball as thin as you can go. Wet your hands and pat the kulcha. Now sprinkle sesame seeds, nigella seeds, chopped garlic and chopped green coriander. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Bake the kulchas for 6-7 minutes till they are golden brown. Take them out. Apply some butter on top. Your kulchas are ready.