Matar Kachori Recipe

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida) 🌾
• 2 tablespoons semolina (sooji) 🌾
• 1/4 cup ghee or oil 🌿
• Salt, to taste 🧂

For the filling:

• 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen), boiled and mashed 🌱
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 🌿
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped 🧄
• 1 green chili, finely chopped 🌶️
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 🌿
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder 🌿
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 🌿
• Salt, to taste 🧂
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil 🌿

Oil, for deep frying 🌿

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina, ghee or oil, and salt. Mix well.
2. Gradually add water and knead into a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4. Add chopped ginger and green chili to the pan. Sauté for a minute.
5. Add mashed green peas, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
6. Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls. Roll out each ball into a small disc.
7. Place a spoonful of the prepared filling in the center of each disc. Gather the edges and seal to form a ball.
8. Gently flatten the stuffed balls with your palms to form kachoris.
9. Heat oil in a kadai or deep frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully slide in the kachoris in batches.
10. Fry the kachoris on medium-low heat until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides.
11. Remove from oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
12. Serve hot with tamarind chutney or green chutney.

About Matar Kachori:

Matar Kachori is a popular North Indian snack made from a crispy, flaky outer shell filled with a spicy and flavorful green peas filling. It is often served as a tea-time snack or as part of a festive meal. The crunchy texture of the outer shell combined with the spicy and tangy filling makes it a delightful treat for the taste buds. Matar Kachori is best enjoyed fresh and hot, straight from the frying pan, accompanied by your favorite chutney.

Indulge in the deliciousness of Matar Kachori! 🌱🌶️🌾