Follow these steps for perfect results
Potato
boiled and grated
Water Chestnut Flour
sifted
Green Chili
finely chopped
Ginger
grated
Dry Mango Powder
Black Pepper Powder
Salt
to taste
Oil
for frying
Onion
finely chopped
Coriander Leaves
finely chopped
Sev
Peanuts
masala
Chaat Masala
Green Chutney
Tamarind Chutney
Garlic Chutney
Yogurt
Sift the water chestnut flour.
Add 2 teaspoons of oil and salt to the flour and mix well.
Knead the flour with water to form a soft dough.
Boil, peel and grate the potatoes.
Mix the grated potatoes with finely chopped green chili, grated ginger, black pepper powder, dry mango powder (amchur), and salt to taste.
Make small, round balls from the potato mixture.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadhai.
Take a small portion of the dough and flatten it into a thin puri on your palm.
Place a potato ball in the center of the puri.
Fold the puri from all sides to cover the potato ball completely.
Make sure the puri is thin, otherwise it will remain uncooked inside.
If there are any cracks while covering the potato, wet your hands with water and gently roll the ball on your palm.
Carefully slide the kachori into the hot oil.
Fry 2 kachoris at a time on low heat until golden brown, flipping occasionally.
Fry the remaining kachoris in the same way.
Take the kachori in a plate and make a small depression in the center.
Top with green chutney, red chutney, sweet chutney, yogurt, chopped onions, sev (crispy noodles), masala peanuts, chaat masala, and fresh coriander leaves.
Serve immediately.
Expert advice for the best results
Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the kachoris from becoming soggy.
Fry the kachoris on low heat to ensure they are cooked through.
Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) to the potato mixture for enhanced flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The potato filling can be prepared a day in advance.
Garnish with fresh herbs and a drizzle of chutney.
Serve hot with a variety of chutneys and yogurt.
Pair with a cup of masala chai.
The spices in the chai complement the flavors of the kachori.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A popular street food in Lucknow, often enjoyed during festivals and celebrations.
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