PANEER KHULCHAS

Makes 5 khulchas.
1 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon (5 grams) fresh yeast, crumbled

a pinch sugar

½ teaspoon salt

To be mixed into a paneer stuffing

½ cup low fat paneer, crumbled

1 green chilli, finely chopped

¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)

¼ teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

3 tablespoons chopped coriander

salt to taste

For the khulcha dough
1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 2 tablespoons of lukewarm water and leave aside for 10 minutes or until the yeast begins to ferment.

2. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into a soft dough, using enough water until it is smooth and elastic (approx. 5 to 7 minutes).

3. Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and allow it to prove till it doubles in volume (approx.15 to 20 minutes).

4. Press the dough lightly to remove the air.

5. Divide the dough into 5 equal portions. Keep aside.

How to proce
1. Roll out one portion of the khulcha dough into a 50 mm. (2") diameter circle.

2. Place one portion of the paneer stuffing in the centre of the circle.

3. Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.

4. Roll out again into a circle of 150 mm. (6") diameter with the help of a little flour.

5. Cook on a non-stick pan, using a little oil, until both sides are golden brown. The khulchas should puff up like phulkas.

6. Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing to make 4 more khulchas.

7. Serve immediately

Tips
You can use ½ teaspoon of dried yeast dissolved in lukewarm water instead of fresh yeast for the above recipe.

If the dough is fermenting quickly, refrigerate it till you require it.