For the Dough:
- All-purpose flour (Maida) – 2 cups
- Semolina (Sooji) – 2 tbsp (for crispiness)
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Ghee / Oil – 4 tbsp
- Water – as needed (to knead the dough)
For the Filling (Spiced Lentil Mix):
- Moong dal (yellow lentils) – ½ cup (soaked for 2 hours)
- Fennel seeds (Saunf) – 1 tsp
- Coriander seeds – 1 tsp (coarsely crushed)
- Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
- Hing (Asafoetida) – ¼ tsp
- Red chili powder – 1 tsp
- Garam masala – ½ tsp
- Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
- Dry mango powder (Amchur) – ½ tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Oil – 1 tbsp (for roasting the filling)
For Frying:
- Oil – for deep frying
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, semolina, salt, and ghee.
- Rub the mixture with fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Gradually add water and knead into a firm but smooth dough.
- Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and hing.
- Add soaked & drained moong dal and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Mix in red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and dry mango powder.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the dal is dry and fragrant.
- Let it cool completely before using.
Step 3: Shape & Fill the Kachori
- Divide the dough into small equal portions and roll into balls.
- Flatten each ball and place a spoonful of filling in the center.
- Seal the edges tightly and gently flatten again.
Step 4: Frying the Kachori
- Heat oil in a deep pan on low-medium heat.
- Drop the filled kachoris slowly into the oil.
- Fry on low heat until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels.

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