Paneer Kulcha
Creamy filling, golden crust
Get directions ↗ · 2 min walk from Grand Mercure
Last orders 30 minutes before closing
Dine-in · takeaway · delivery via GrabFood and LINE MAN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is paneer?
Paneer is a firm, non-melting fresh cheese widely used in South Asian cuisine.
Is the paneer filling spicy?
It is usually spiced mildly to moderately to let the delicate flavor of the cheese shine through.
Can Paneer Kulcha be a meal on its own?
Due to the heavy paneer filling, it is quite filling and can easily serve as a light meal.
Does the dough contain dairy?
Yes, traditional Kulcha dough often uses a bit of milk or yogurt for softness.
How should it be reheated?
It is best reheated on a warm skillet or in an oven to retain its crispness, rather than microwaving.
About Paneer Kulcha
Paneer kulcha is the cheese-stuffed kulcha, a leavened refined-flour (maida) bread baked in the tandoor rather than a whole-wheat paratha. The dough is filled with grated paneer mixed with chopped onion, green chilli and fresh coriander; the spices are ground fresh in our kitchen. The paneer is set in-house each morning rather than coming from a vacuum-packed block, which is why it stays soft inside the bread instead of turning rubbery. At BHARAT each kulcha is made fresh to order and baked against the wall of our charcoal tandoor at around 480°C, so the outside crisps and blisters with a faint smoke while the filling stays moist. Ghee or butter is brushed over the top, oil is available on request, and as a vegetarian bread it is prepared without pork in a halal-friendly kitchen. The filling is spiced mildly to moderately so the flavour of the fresh cheese comes through. What sets it apart from the aloo or onion kulchas is that soft paneer centre, which also makes it filling enough to serve as a light meal on its own. It is good with chole or a gravy on the side. The kitchen is led by a chef from Uttarakhand.
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See also: the Breads menu · best paneer in Bangkok · Indian vegetarian food in Bangkok · paneer tikka from the tandoor.