Stuffed Paneer Kulcha

Stuffed paneer kulcha is a quick and satisfying recipe made with readymade kulcha, a spiced paneer filling, and desi ghee on a hot tawa. Two kulchas are sandwiched around a mixture of crumbled paneer, onion, tomatoes, green chillies, garam masala, and kasuri methi, then toasted until golden and crispy on both sides. It comes together in about 20 minutes and works beautifully for breakfast, a packed lunch box, or a light dinner. Serve hot with tomato sauce and green chilli sauce.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine North Indian, punjabi

Keyword stuffed paneer kulcha

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings Stuffed Kulcha

Calories 2206kcal

Author Puja

Equipment

Ingredients

4 Kulchas readymade
2 cups Paneer crumbled
2 Onions medium , finely chopped
2 Tomatoes medium, finely chopped
2 Green Chillies finely chopped
2 tbsp Coriander Leaves Fresh , chopped
1 tbsp Fenugreek Leaves Kasuri Methi
1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder optional
1 tbsp Oil
Salt to taste
Ghee as required for shallow frying

Instructions

For stuffing

Heat the oil in a pan on a medium flame.
Add the onions and fry till soft. Now add the green chilies and tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
Add red chilli powder and garam masala powder and mix well. Saute for 2 minutes.
Add paneer and fenugreek leaves and mix well and cook for 2 more minutes.
Turn off the gas and keep the mixture aside.

How to do stuffing

Heat the tawa on medium flame and grease with little ghee.
Roast it till both the surface turns brown in color.
Now spread stuffing over the kulcha and cover with another one.
Now again roast it for 2 minutes on tawa (add little ghee more ) for more crispy and tasty.
Prepare all the kulchas in the same manner.
Serve hot with tomato sauce and green chilli sauce.

Notes

Use fresh paneer for the best texture. If paneer feels hard, soak in warm water for 10 minutes before crumbling.

Cook the tomatoes until the moisture evaporates before adding paneer.

A dry filling gives a crispier result. Let the filling cool for 5 minutes before assembling so the kulcha crisps properly.

Red chilli powder is optional. Adjust heat with green chillies instead for a fresher flavour.

For a richer crust, apply ghee generously before the second toast.

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