Kachori

Crispy, flaky, and packed with bold, aromatic spices, Kachori is a beloved Indian snack that promises an explosion of flavors in every bite. This deep-fried delicacy features a golden, crunchy shell made from all-purpose flour, encasing a spiced moong dal (yellow split gram) filling that's infused with cumin, fennel, coriander, and a hint of tangy dry mango powder. Perfect as a teatime treat or party appetizer, Kachori is traditionally served warm with tangy tamarind or refreshing mint chutney for a truly irresistible combination. With a blend of savory spices and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this authentic recipe is a must-try for lovers of Indian street food. Whether for festive gatherings or casual snacking, Kachori will leave your taste buds craving more!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup moong dal (yellow split gram)
• 0.25 teaspoon asafoetida
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder)
• 0.5 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups oil for deep frying

Directions

Step 1

Start by making the dough. In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour and salt. Add vegetable oil and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Gradually add water and knead into a smooth, firm dough. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for 20 minutes.

Step 3

For the filling, rinse and soak moong dal in water for 1 hour. Drain well and grind coarsely.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add asafoetida and cumin seeds, frying until aromatic.

Step 5

Add the ground dal, ground fennel, ground coriander, red chili powder, amchur, sugar, and salt. Mix well and cook until the mixture is dry. Let it cool.

Step 6

Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and roll into balls.

Step 7

Similarly, divide the filling into 10 portions.

Step 8

Flatten each dough ball into a small disc, place a portion of filling in the center, gather the edges and seal it well.

Step 9

Gently roll it into a flat, thick disc. Be careful to ensure the filling doesn't spill out.

Step 10

Heat oil for deep frying in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 11

Once the oil is hot, reduce the flame to low-medium and carefully slide the prepared kachoris into the oil.

Step 12

Fry them, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes per batch.

Step 13

Remove using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 14

Serve hot or warm with tamarind chutney or mint chutney.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1280.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8049.8

Total Fat 754.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 105.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2399.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.3g	0%
Total Sugars 3.8g
Protein 62.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 314.8mg	0%
Iron 24.7mg	0%
Potassium 2282.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.0%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 14.0%