Masala Kulcha with Chicken Tikka Masala

Since I love to try new recipes at home, thought of making this fusion recipe which is a favourite in the Northern part of India. So, here is my take on the famous Masala Kulcha with Chicken Tikkas.

Ingredients

  • For the Tikka Masala
  • 5-6 Ripe Tomatoes
  • 2 Large Onions
  • 10-12 Cashew Nuts
  • 3 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  • 2 Tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
  • 2 Tsp Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Butter
  • 2 Tsp Oil
  • 2 Tsp Crushed Kasturi Methi
  • 1 Tsp Fresh Cream
  • 2tsp Tikka Masala 
  • For Chicken Marination 
  • 500 Gms Boneless Chicken 
  • 1/2 Cup Thick Curd
  • 2 Tsp Ginger -Garlic Paste
  • 1 Tsp Lime Juice
  • 2 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1tsp Haldi Powder
  • 2 Tsp Oil
  • For the Garnish
  • 2 Tsp Oil/Butter
  • Coriander Leaves (chopped)
  • 2 Tsp Fresh Cream
  • For the Kulchas (Makes 8 Big Ones/ 12 Small Ones)
  • 300 Gms Maida
  • 15 Gms Dry Active Yeast (1 Tbsp)
  • 1 Tsp Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 2 Tsp Oil 
  • Fresh Coriander/Kasturi Methi/Red Chilli Powder (as per taste)
  • Butter (for greasing the kulchas)

Preparation

Prep: 20 minutes
Cooking: 40 minutes


  1. For the chicken tikka, marinate chicken with lime juice and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes, then mix all the above-mentioned ingredients except oil and set aside for 30 minutes or more in the fridge.
  2. Apply oil on chicken pieces. Then grill them in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees or roast on a pan and set aside.
  3. Apply oil on chicken pieces. Then grill them in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees or roast on a pan and set aside.
  4. Cook till it leaves oil. Now cool it and make fine puree and cream. Set aside.
  5. Now heat oil in a pan, add chicken tikka pieces. Fry for a minute, then add gravy and simmer for few minutes. Lastly, add fresh cream, coriander leaves and butter.
  6. For the kulchas, sieve maida, make a well and add sugar, yeast, salt and water. Knead into a dough, add oil and knead till a smooth dough is formed. Proof it for 30 minutes or until it doubles.
  7. Punch out the air, add coriander leaves, red chilli powder, kasturi methi and knead for a minute and roll in a circle. Cover and proof for 20 minutes.
  8. Now, bake it in a pre-heated oven for 15-25 minutes at 180 degrees.
  9. Grease them with butter.

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