Amritsari Kulcha : GI Tag
Punjab’s Food Processing Department is seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the iconic Amritsari Kulcha.
- Amritsari Kulcha is A stuffed, flaky tandoori flatbread made with refined flour (maida), fermented with yogurt and leavening agents, baked in a clay oven.
- Served with chhole, tamarind chutney, pickled onions, and topped with butter or ghee, forming a signature Punjabi breakfast dish.
- Influences from khameeri roti fermentation and possibly colonial-era layering techniques gave it its distinct flakiness.
- Features:
- Low-temperature tandoor baking allows slow ghee melting for signature crispiness.
- Local ingredients, water quality, and multi-layered rolling technique add to its unique texture and taste.
- Punjab is spearheading the GI tag proposal through its Food Processing Department.
- Amritsar, called the “Kulcha Capital of India”, is the main centre, with popular outlets like Kesar Da Dhaba and Bhai Kulwant Singh Kulchian Wale.
