Homemade Khasta Kachori

Khasta Kochori

To make Khasta Kachori at home

You'll need ingredients like all-purpose flour, oil, urad dal, spices, and water. Here's a simplified recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup washed urad dal (soaked)
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon gram masala
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • Mix all-purpose flour, oil, and salt (to taste).
   • Add water gradually to form a stiff dough.
   • Cover and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
2. Prepare the Filling:
   • Drain soaked urad dal.
   • Grind it coarsely without adding water.
   • Heat oil in a pan, add hing and crushed fennel seeds.
   • Add pinch of salt, red chili powder and gram masala.
   • Add the coarsely ground urad dal and sauté until it turns golden.
   • Cook until the mixture is dry. Let it cool.
3. Assemble and Fry:
   • Divide the dough into small balls.
   • Roll each ball into a small disc.
   • Place a spoonful of the urad dal mixture in the center.
   • Seal the edges and flatten slightly.
   • Heat oil for frying.
   • Fry kachoris on medium heat until golden brown and crisp.
4. Serve:
   • Drain excess oil and serve khasta kachori hot with potato sabji and tamarind chutney or corriender chutney.

Enjoy your homemade khasta kachori!