Ingredients
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1.5 cup Wheat FlourFor Kulcha Dough-
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1.5 tsp Baking Powder
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2 tsp Sugar
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Salt as per taste
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1/4 cup Sour Curd (Khatta Dahi)
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1 tbsp Oil
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Water (as required)
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1 cup White Peas (soaked overnight)For Matar-
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1/2 cup Water
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Salt as per taste
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2 Cloves
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1 Bay Leaf
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1/2 tsp Haldi
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Chopped Onion, Tomatoes, Ginger and Green Chilli
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Big bunch of CorianderFor Chutney-
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Handful of Mint Leaves
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1 small Ginger Knob
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Green Chillies (as per taste)
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3-4 Ice Cubes
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Salt to taste
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2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderFor Magic Masala-
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1 tsp Black Salt
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1 tsp Coriander Seeds Powder
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1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
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Pinch of Black Pepper Powder
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1 tsp Chaat Masala
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1 tbsp TamarindFor Tamarind Pulp-
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1/4 cup warm Water
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Black Sesame Seeds & Chopped Coriander (to sprinkle)
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Butter
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Chopped Onion, Tomatoess, Coriander & Ginger JuliennesTo Garnish-
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Lemon Juice
About
Delhi Style Matar Kulcha is a popular North Indian street food consisting of soft, fluffy kulchas paired with spiced white peas (matar). The kulchas are made from wheat flour, leavened with baking powder, and often garnished with sesame seeds and coriander. The matar is cooked with spices, giving it a rich and flavorful taste. Served with a tangy green chutney and often accompanied by onions and lemon, it’s a delightful combination of textures and flavors. This dish is beloved for its satisfying taste and is a must-try for street food enthusiasts.
Steps
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In a bowl, mix wheat flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add sour curd, oil, and water gradually, kneading to a soft dough. Apply oil to the dough and let it rest for 30-60 minutes. |
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In a pressure cooker, combine soaked white peas, water, salt, cloves, bay leaf, and haldi. Pressure cook for 2 whistles. |
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Blend coriander, mint leaves, ginger, green chillies, ice cubes, and salt in a mixer until smooth. |
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Mix the spices in a bowl and prepare tamarind pulp by soaking, squeezing, and straining the tamarind in warm water. |
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Roll out balls of dough, flatten them, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped coriander. Roll to desired thickness. Cook on a heated pan, drizzling water around it. Cover and cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Brush with butter. |
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In a bowl, mix boiled matar with magic masala, chopped onion, tomatoes, ginger, green chilli, tamarind pulp, green chutney, and coriander. Garnish with chopped onion, tomatoes, coriander, ginger juliennes, and lemon juice. |
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Enjoy the scrumptious Delhi Street Style Matar Kulcha! |