Kachori

Kachori is a deep-fried pastry filled with a spiced potato mixture. It is a popular street food in India and is often served with a tamarind chutney. Kachoris are made with a dough made from whole wheat flour, oil, and salt. The filling is made with boiled potatoes, green chillies, ginger, cumin seeds, and carom seeds.

The history of kachori is long and winding, dating back to the ancient times. It is believed that kachori originated in the Indian state of Rajasthan as a snack for travelers and merchants. Over the centuries, kachori has spread to other parts of India and has become a popular street food. Kachoris are typically sold by street vendors and are often served with a tamarind chutney.

Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Whole wheat flour
• Oil
• Salt
• Potatoes
• Green chillies
• Ginger
• Cumin seeds
• Carom seeds

Instructions

1. Make a dough with the flour, oil, and salt.
2. Boil the potatoes and mash them.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add the green chillies, ginger, cumin seeds, and carom seeds.
4. Add the mashed potatoes to the pan and cook until heated through.
5. Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into thin circles.
6. Place a spoonful of the potato mixture in the center of each circle.
7. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges.
8. Deep-fry the kachoris until golden brown.

Why It Works

• The whole wheat flour dough is sturdy enough to hold the filling without breaking.
• The oil in the dough helps to make the kachoris crispy.
• The salt in the dough enhances the flavor of the kachoris.
• The boiled potatoes in the filling are soft and fluffy.
• The green chillies, ginger, cumin seeds, and carom seeds in the filling add flavor and spice.