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Amritsari kulcha
(Aloo kulcha, Amritsari potato kulcha, अमृतसरी कुलचा)
Coming from the North Indian city of Amritsari, Amritsari kulcha is a flatbread stuffed with potatoes, onions, cottage cheese, and spices. The flatbread is commonly garnished with coriander seeds, cilantro, and red chili powder. Thin, crispy, and smeared with ghee butter, it is a staple food in Amritsar, with almost every shop in the city sizzling with the sound of kulchas baked in large tandoor ovens.
Not much is known about the history of this flavorful dish, and even the locals say that kulcha is just something they have always eaten, a variation on numerous flatbreads that the country is known for.
WHERE TO EAT The best Amritsari kulcha in the world (according to food experts)
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Recommended by Kalyan Karmakar and 7 other food critics.
"The kulchas were delicious here."
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Recommended by HolidayIQ and 7 other food critics.
"A must have is the special seven-layered kulcha stuffed with potatoes, cauliflower and cottage cheese; serve it piping hot, crisp, thin and flaky."
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Recommended by Siddharth Sharma and 3 other food critics.
"They serve you Crispiest Kulcha with Butter topped on it and it’s so tasty that you don’t mind eating it with butter only."
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Recommended by Hari Ghotra and 2 other food critics.
"They were amazingly crisp (a crispness that is very difficult to mimic in the kitchen) yet soft and delicate in the middle."
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Recommended by Neeru Singh and 2 other food critics.
"After having few bites of the Kulcha with the daal, my life changed forever. I now knew that I could never have something like this anywhere except Amritsar."
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Recommended by Shashank Aggarwal and 2 other food critics.
"Where to eat Amritsari Kulcha in Amritsar: Harbans Lal Kulcha Hut - One bite into his kulcha, we knew why. His Kulcha was considerably thinner, crispier and tastier."
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Recommended by Siddharth Sharma
"It’s the most special place in Amritsar to have the Kulcha and it’s only known to those who are familiar to Old Amritsar City."
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Recommended by Deepak Sharma
The combination of the spicy potato filling with the aromatic spices creates a mouthwatering experience. The kulcha itself has a slightly tangy and savory taste. The flavors are well-balanced, and the spices add a delightful kick without being overwhelming Lassi dreams come true: A picture-perfect moment in a Haveli, with a glass of pure delight.
