PEAS KACHORI

A popular crispy and spicy pastry found  in various parts of India and Pakistan.This snack is stuffed with  green peas and deep fried. Peas Kachori  consists of two parts, the dough and its filling.

There are other kachoris available which are filled with moong dhal, urad dhal. onion, potato and even minced meat. Kachoris are often served with a chutney made with tamarind, mint or coriander.

For perfect result, use medium heat when frying  and do not crowd the pan. They are great accompaniment to your cuppa and perfect snack on the go.

PEAS KACHORI
Yield :   8 kachoris

PASTRY

1  cup plain  flour
2  tablespoon   vegetable oil
salt to taste
water

METHOD

Place flour, oil and salt in a mixing bowl. Gradually add water to form into a stiff dough, similar to chapati dough.  Keep for 20 minutes.

FILLING
1 C  cooked green peas mashed
1 in ginger chopped
3 green chili chopped
1 tsp fennel
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp hing
salt to taste
2 TB cooking oil

DIRECTION

Heat the oil, add in fennel, green chili and ginger, fry until fragrant

Add in green peas, chili powder, coriander, cumin. hing and salt, stir until peas is well coated with spices.

Remove and transfer onto a plate to cool.

TO ASSEMBLE

Divide dough into 8 balls, shape each ball into small circle.

Stuff each circle with a tablespoon of filling.

Gather the edge towards the center, flatten into thick circle. Complete the rest of the dough.

Heat about 2 in deep of oil, slide in the kachori and fry until golden brown.

Remove and drain onto absorbent paper.

Serve hot with your cuppa.

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