Follow these steps for perfect results
Potatoes
boiled and peeled
Arrowroot flour
Fresh coconut
grated
Coriander Leaves
finely chopped
Green Chillies
finely chopped
Ginger
grated
Cashew nuts
chopped
Roasted Peanuts
crushed
Raisins
chopped
Lemon juice
Sugar
Cumin seeds
Mash the boiled potatoes until creamy.
Add arrowroot powder, salt, and cumin to the mashed potatoes and combine well.
In a separate bowl, combine fresh coconut, coriander, green chili, ginger, lemon juice, sugar, cashew nuts, peanuts, raisins, and a pinch of salt.
Mix the coconut mixture well with your fingers.
Shape the potato mixture into lemon-sized balls.
Grease your palms with oil and flatten a potato ball with your fingertips.
Spoon about a tablespoon of the coconut mixture in the center of the flattened potato.
Cover the coconut mixture by bringing the potato from the sides to the center, forming a dumpling.
Smoothen it to make a farali aloo vada.
Lightly dust the aloo vada in dry arrowroot powder or cornflour.
Preheat a Kuzhi Paniyaram pan and add a few drops of oil in each cavity.
Place each stuffed aloo vada into the cavities and fry until golden brown and crisp on all sides, on medium heat for even cooking.
Serve the Nariyal Ki Kachori with Coconut Chutney or Green Chutney.
Expert advice for the best results
Fry on medium heat to ensure even cooking.
Grease palms well to prevent sticking when shaping.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
The potato mixture and coconut filling can be prepared a day in advance.
Arrange kachoris on a plate, garnish with coriander leaves and a side of chutney.
Serve hot with chutney or raita.
Spicy chai complements the flavors of the kachori.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Often made during Hindu festivals like Navratri when certain grains are restricted.
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