Here’s a simple and delicious recipe to make kachori — a popular Indian deep-fried snack with a crispy, flaky crust and spicy filling. There are several types of kachoris, but we’ll go with the moong dal kachori, which is one of the most loved versions.
📝 Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
- ¼ cup ghee or oil
- ½ tsp salt
- Water (as needed)
For the filling (moong dal masala):
- ½ cup moong dal (yellow lentils), soaked for 2–3 hours and drained
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
- 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
- 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp amchur (dry mango powder) or a few drops of lemon juice
- Salt to taste
🍳 Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Add ghee/oil and rub it into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Slowly add water and knead into a stiff dough (not soft). Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
- Coarsely grind the soaked moong dal (don’t make it a paste).
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add cumin, fennel seeds, and hing.
- Add ginger and green chilies. Sauté for a few seconds.
- Add the ground dal, all spices, and salt. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is dry and crumbly (10–15 mins).
- Let it cool completely.
Step 3: Assemble the Kachoris
- Divide the dough and filling into equal portions.
- Roll the dough ball into a small circle (about 2–3 inches wide).
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center, gather the edges and pinch to seal. Flatten slightly with your fingers or a rolling pin.
Step 4: Fry the Kachoris
- Heat oil for deep frying on medium-low heat.
- Slide in a few kachoris at a time. Fry on low heat until golden brown and crispy on both sides. This may take 8–10 minutes per batch.
🥄 Serving Suggestions:
- Serve hot with tamarind chutney, mint chutney, or aloo sabzi.
- They also taste great at room temperature and can be stored for a few days.
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