Recipe

Onion Kulcha Indian Bread Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Divaliscious / All my dishes 1 year, 10 months ago Perfect for Grill Lovers, this bread is also great to be finished cooking on the grill during warmer seasons! This happens to be one of my favorite breads I order when I eat at Indian Restaurants - I had to try and make it at home. It's a great bread... More Prep:130m Cook:8m Servings:8	Divalisciou
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Ingredients

***For Naan Dough:

1/2 cup milk

1 teaspoon sugar

1 cup warm water

1 tablespoon yogurt

1 egg

4 cups of all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for baking tray)

***While the dough is rising, prepare the filling:

2 small red onions, finely chopped

1small hot chili pepper, minced

1 tablespoon minced cilantro

1 teaspoon red chili powder

Salt to taste

3 tablespoons melted butter or clarified butter

2 teaspoons cilantro, minced for garnish

Directions

***To make the dough:

Whisk together the milk, sugar, water, yogurt and egg.

Place the flour, salt and baking powder in a large shallow bowl. Mix well.

Pour the liquid onto the flour and begin to knead.

Continue kneading until you have a soft dough. If you need more liquid, add a few tablespoons of warm water.

Knead for at least 10 minutes, or until you have a soft dough that is not sticky.

Oil the dough, cover with a damp cloth and place in a warm place for 1½ - 2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.

***While the dough is rising, Make the filling:

Squeeze out all the water from the chopped onions.

If the onions still appear to be watery, add a small boiled grated potato to your filling.

In a mixing bowl combine all the filling to form a lumpy consistency.

Set aside until the dough has risen and is ready to form into kulchas.

***How to make the Kulchas:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, and lightly oil two baking sheets.

Lightly dust the rolling surface with flour.

Roll the dough into a log and cut it into 8 equal portions. Take one portion of the dough and roll into a ball between the palms of your hands, flattening the ball. Place it on the floured surface and roll it out into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.

Add a tablespoon of the filling to the center and bring the sides up and together, pinching them to seal and form a ball.

Flatten lightly. Dust very lightly with flour. Roll again about 5 - 6 inches in diameter.

Dip your fingers in water and moisten the surface of the kulcha very lightly. Sprinkle with a few minced cilantro leaves. Continue until you have made 8 kulchas (four per baking sheet).

Place the kulchas in the oven for 5 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil for an additional 3 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot.

You can also make these ahead and have them slightly baked, then finish them up on the grill (which I would prefer since they get even crispier)

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Comments

grandmommy 1 year, 10 months ago said:
Oh diva! Sounds wonderful. My husband does bread on the grill all the time. Saves this one for him. Thanks for the terrific post!

atariq123 1 year, 10 months ago said:
Fantabolous! Thanks for sharing, I absolutely love this and have saved it :) - Amna.

seafoodlover 1 year, 10 months ago said:
I haven't tried bread on the grill, but it sounds like I am missing out!

ambus 1 year, 10 months ago said:
Sounds good to me...Thanks for sharing.

thepiggs 1 year, 10 months ago said:
I've got to make this! I think this is what I had at a really good Indian restaurant but haven't seen it since. What I had was delicious so if this is similar, I know it will be delicious!
Thanks for sharing!

mintymommybee 1 year, 5 months ago said:
Mmm... my indian restaraunt serves cilantro ginger naan... oh yum. maybe i'll make..

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