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Moong Dal Khasta Kachori

Moong Dal Khasta Kachori

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Crispy Moong Dal Khasta
Kachori
: Flaky Rajasthani Delight

92 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
18
Ingredients
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Moong Dal Khasta Kachori is a scrumptious deep-fried snack hailing from the royal kitchens of Rajasthan and is an important part of Rajasthani Cuisine. Flaky, crisp pastry encases a spiced moong dal filling, fragrant with toasted cumin, coriander, and fennel. Serve them piping hot with tangy tamarind chutney or spicy mint chutney for a teatime treat that's sure to impress. This is one of the most delightful snack recipes for tea-time and much like other popular global recipes, it's perfect for sharing and enjoying with friends and family.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
For the Dough
2 cupsAll-purpose flour (maida)
4 tbspGhee
1 tspSalt
1/2 tspCarom seeds (ajwain)
as neededWater
For the Filling
1/2 cupMoong dal
2 tspCumin seeds
1 tbspFennel seeds
2 tbspCoriander seeds
1 tspBlack peppercorns
4-5Dried red chillies
1 inch pieceGinger
2Green chillies
a pinchAsafoetida (hing)
1 tspCoriander powder
1/2 tspGaram masala
to tasteSalt
2 tbspOil

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare The Dough

To start with this khasta kachori recipe, in a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and carom seeds. Rub in the ghee until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. This technique is usually used in regional recipes to create a flaky texture. Gradually add chilled water and knead into a firm dough. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.

Step 1
Prepare The Dough
10 minutes
Step 2
Cook The Filling
15 minutes
Step 3
Shape The Kachoris
25 minutes
Step 4
Fry The Kachoris
20 minutes