Instructions: Sprinkle yeast and sugar over warm water.

Keep aside for 5 minutes or till frothy.

Mix salt and flour, take in a large plate.

Make well in centre. Put curds in well.

Sprinkle baking powder over curds.

Allow to stand for 2-3 minutes.

Pour oil, yeast solution, in well and mix gradually.

Use milk as required, to make a soft stiff dough.

Brush dough will oil. Cover with inverted bowl.

Keep aside for 4 hours. Longer if weather is cold.

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.

Serve hot with gravied vegetables, dals, etc.

Making time: 45 minutes (excluding keeping time)

Makes: 6-7 kulchas

Shelflife: best fresh, or refrigerate dough till used.

Note: Do make kulchas perfectly round, the charm is in rolling them oval or pulled from one end.

If you would like to email yourself the recipe for later use, or share the recipe with your friends or family, enter the email addresses below and this recipe will be emailed to you and others as well.