Kulcha

INGREDIENTS:

1. Flour : 2 tbsps
2. Sugar : 3 tsp
3. Yoghurt (not sour) :1 and 1/2 tbsp.
4. Vegetable Oil : 1 tbsp.
5. Baking Soda : 1 tsp.
6. Yeast (Dry) : 1/2 tsp
7. Milk(warm) : 1/4th cup
8. Salt : 1 tsp
9. Butter as required.

METHOD:

• Mix yeast and sugar with a few spoons of warm water. Keep aside for 5 minutes or till frothy.
• Take a large bowl. Mix salt and flour. Make a well between the flour and add yoghut into it. Sprinkle baking powder over Yoghurt.. Allow to stand for 2-3 minutes. Mix oil, yeast solution, in the well and mix gradually. Use milk as required, to make a soft stiff dough. Brush dough with oil. Cover with inverted bowl. Keep aside for 4 hours.
• Grease palms well and punch dough till soft and elastic. Cover again and keep aside for 10 minutes.
• Break of a lump of dough. Roll or pat to a thick round about 6" diam. Roast on hot griddle, or tandoor, till golden spots appear. Or shallow fry on griddle.
• Brush melted butter on the kulcha.
• Serve hot with gravied vegetables, dals, or meat curries etc.