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  • Easy Ramadan Recipe: Make Crispy Dal Kachori for Iftar

    Dal Kachori

    Dal Kachori is a flaky, crisp deep fried pastry filled with spiced peas filling. It’s a delicious indian snack. It’s usually most famous in Punjab especially for breakfast.
    However it is also consumed very much as a Ramadan special eating item so try this easy Dal Kachori recipe at your home.

    Dal Kachori Recipe
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    Check it out the  Dal Kachori Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 12[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    For Dough:

    • 2 cups plain flour
    • 2 tablespoon ghee
    • 1/2 cup warm water
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • salt to taste

    For Stuffing:

    • 1 cup boiled chana dal
    • 2 green chilies, chopped
    • 2 tablespoon chopped coriander
    • 1 tablespoon chopped mint
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, roasted and crushed
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon dry mango powder
    • salt to taste

    For frying

    • 3 cups oil for deep frying

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 12 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    To Make The Dough:

    In a large bowl, combine together the flour, baking powder, ghee and salt; and form a bread crumb like mixture.

    Step 2

    Knead a thight dough with luke warm water.

    Step 3

    Cover with a damp cloth and leave it for 30 minutes.

    Step 4

    To Make Stuffing:

    In a mixing bowl, mix together the chana dal, mint, coriander, dry mango powder, green chili, cumin, red pepper and salt.

    Step 5

    Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.

    Step 6

    To Make Kachori’s

    Make equal size 12 balls from the dough.

    Step 7

    Roll into 4 inch round on a floured surface.

    Step 8

    Put 1 teaspoon dal stuffing in the center. Brush some water on the edges.

    Step 9

    Bring together all the edges and pinch them to seal properly.

    Step 10

    Roll into a 4 inch kachori. Repeat this procedure with remaining ingredients.

    Step 11

    Keep the kachori’s covered with a wet cloth.

    Step 12

    To Make Frying Kachori’s

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.

    Step 13

    Fry the kachori’s for 3-4 minutes on each side or until crispy, flaky and golden brown.

    Step 14

    Remove from the oil and drain on absorbent paper.Delicious Dal Kachori is ready to serve. ENJOY!!

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    If you like Dal Kachori  Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this mouth watering Dal Kachori , do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.

  • Recipe: Hot Aloo Kachori

    Try this Hot Aloo Kachori recipe from a member of the Recipestable Community.

    Hot Aloo Kachori Recipe
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    Hot Aloo Kachori Recipe
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    Prep Time: 50 minutes

    Cook Time: 15 minutes

    Servings: 18

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups Refined flour
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 4 tbsp Ghee
    • 2 tbsp Yoghurt
    • 1/2 cup Water, chilled
    • 2 – 3 Green chillies, deseeded, finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp Ginger , finely chopped
    • 300 gm Potatoes, boiled, mashed
    • 1 tsp Coriander powder
    • 1 tsp Cumin powder
    • 1/2 tsp Fennel , ground
    • 1 tsp Garam masala
    • a pinch Turmeric powder
    • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 2 tbsp Green coriander , finely chopped
    • Vegetable oil for frying

    Directions:

    Step 1

    Mix the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Add ghee, rub until fully incorporated and the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

    Step 2

    Add yoghurt and 6 tbsp chilled water; knead to make a smooth and pliable dough.

    Step 3

    Cover with plastic wrap and keep aside for half an hour.

    Step 4

    Combine the remaining ingredients except oil in a mixing bowl and knead with hands until well blended.

    Step 5

    Divide into 18 portions and keep aside.

    Step 6

    Divide the dough equally into 18 portions. Shape each portion into a patty. Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and set aside.

    Step 7

    Flatten each patty into a 2 1/2 inch. or 6.5 cm round.

    Step 8

    Place one portion of filling in the center of the dough, then bring the sides of the dough over the filling to enclose completely.

    Step 9

    Pinch the seams together until thoroughly sealed. Cover with a plastic wrap or a moist towel. Keep aside.

    Step 10

    Shape and stuff the remaining patties.

    Step 11

    Heat the oil in a wok till it starts smoking. Slip in a few patties (seam-side down) at a time.

    Step 12

    Fry until pale golden in colour and until they sound hollow when tapped. The crust should be delicately blistered and crisp. Drain excess oil. Hot Aloo Kachori is ready to serve.

    Serving Suggestions

    • Serve hot with Sweet Chutney.