POTATO KACHORI

Kachori is a famous spicy fried snack of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan also various  parts of India. It is made of two parts, the pastry and the filling. The filling varies from one region to another, either stuff with mong dhal, onion, gram flour, potato even the sweet kind.

The dough is filled with the filling, shape into a ball then flatten lightly by hand then deep fried until golden brown. If you're a fan of spicy dishes, this is a perfect and delicious snack to munch with. Do adjust the spice level according to your preference.

POTATO KACHORI
Yield    :    12 kachori

3 C all purpose flour

3 T oil

3 T melted butter/ghee

1 C cold water

1 tsp salt

5 medium potato mashed

1 onion chopped

1 T ginger garlic paste

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 T chili powder

1 tsp cumin powder

4 green chili chopped

2 T coriander leaves chopped
oil for frying

C  =  cup
T  =  tablespoon

METHOD

*  Mix together flour, oil, butter/ghee and salt in a mixing bowl. Gradually add  water and forms into stiff dough. Keep aside 30 minutes,

*  Heat the oil, add onion, ginger garlic paste and fry until fragrant. Add in pepper, chili powder, cumin and little water, stir for a minute.

*  Now add the potato and salt, stir until well coated. Add coriander leaves and remove from heat. Cool.

*  Divide dough into 12 balls. Flatten the dough into round and fill each ball with 1 heaped tablespoon of filling, gather the edges to the center, remove excessive dough and shape into ball again. Lightly pat to flatten.

*  Heat the oil, slide the kachori, do not crown the pan, fry until golden brown.

*  Remove and place onto absorbent paper to drain the oil.

*  Serve with your favorite chutney or ketchup. Enjoy!

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