Daal Kachori
One of the most loved Indian snacks, Dal kachori is absolutely sensational. Kachoris are deep fried breads made with ground dal sauteed along with spices and filled into a cover of maida and baking powder.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Moong daal, skinned 100 gms mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 3-4 whole cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 stalks of coriander leaves, chopped
- 1/2 kilogram plain flour (for pastry)
- 1 cup oil (for pastry)
- 1 cup water (for pastry)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for pastry)
- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (for pastry)
Instructions
- Soak the daal for 3 hours
- Wash and drain the daal ensuring that all the grit has been removed
- Heat the oil. Fry the cloves and mustard seeds until they pop
- Add the washed daal and fry for a few minutes
- Mix in the remaining ingredients together with 2 cups of water
- Cook on low heat until the daal is cooked
- Prepare the mashed potatoes and mix with the daal
- Prepare pastry - mix all ingredients into a dough. Knead well
- Divide into 35 equal portions (roll out each portion as for rotli but smaller)
- Place 1 tablespoon of the cooked daal mixture in the centre
- Fold the pastry over the mixture and pinch to seal
- Deep fry in hot oil over medium heat until golden brown
- Drain onto kitchen paper
- Serve with lemon wedges or tamarind chutney