Palak Paneer Kulcha is a wholesome twist on the classic kulcha, where soft spinach-infused dough is stuffed with a spicy paneer filling and cooked to perfection on a cast iron tawa. It’s earthy, comforting, and perfect for a weekend meal.

What is Palak Paneer Kulcha?

Palak Paneer Kulcha is a flatbread made using a dough enriched with spinach paste, stuffed with seasoned grated paneer, and cooked on a hot tawa until crisp outside and soft inside.

Main Ingredient of Palak Paneer Kulcha:

Spinach Paste – ½ cup
Paneer – 1 cup, grated
Atta – 1 cup
Maida – ½ cup
Curd – ½ cup
Red Chilli Powder – to taste
Jeera Powder – 1 tsp
Salt – to taste

What Is So Special About Palak Paneer Kulcha?

The natural colour and nutrition from spinach combined with the richness of paneer makes this kulcha both delicious and visually appealing. Cooking it on a cast iron tawa gives it an authentic char and crisp texture.

Quick and Easy Palak Paneer Kulcha:

The dough comes together easily with basic pantry ingredients, and the paneer stuffing needs no cooking, making this a quick yet impressive dish.

How to Make Palak Paneer Kulcha

1. Step 1:
   Mix atta, maida, curd, spinach paste, salt, and water to form a soft dough. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
   
   

2. Step 2:
   Mix grated paneer with red chilli powder, salt, and jeera powder.
   
   

3. Step 3:
   Stuff the paneer mixture into dough balls, seal, and gently roll into kulchas.
   
   

4. Step 4:
   Apply water on one side of the kulcha and stick it onto a Meyer Cast Iron Tawa. Cook, flip, tilt the pan, and cook till well done.
   
   

Expert Tips

• Do not overstuff to avoid tearing the dough
• Cook on medium heat for even cooking and better texture

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Palak Paneer Kulcha

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Category

Main Course

Servings

3

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

350

Soft palak-infused kulchas stuffed with spiced paneer and cooked on cast iron for a crisp, smoky finish. Perfect with dahi and achaar.

Author:

Samridh

Ingredients

• Atta – 1 cup

• Maida – ½ cup

• Curd – ½ cup

• Spinach paste – ½ cup

• Paneer – 1 cup

• Red chilli powder – to taste

• Jeera powder – 1 tsp

• Salt – to taste

Directions

1. Prepare spinach dough and rest.

2. Make paneer stuffing.

3. Stuff, roll, and cook kulchas on Meyer Cast Iron Tawa until perfectly cooked.

Recipe Note

Always apply water on one side before sticking the kulcha to the tawa for proper adhesion and authentic texture. Serve hot for best flavour.