Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 cup

Potato

boiled and grated

200 g

Water Chestnut Flour

sifted

1 unit

Green Chili

finely chopped

0.5 tsp

Ginger

grated

1 tsp

Dry Mango Powder

1 tsp

Black Pepper Powder

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 unit

Oil

for frying

0.25 cup

Onion

finely chopped

0.25 cup

Coriander Leaves

finely chopped

0.25 cup

Sev

1 unit

Peanuts

masala

1 unit

Chaat Masala

1 unit

Green Chutney

1 unit

Tamarind Chutney

1 unit

Garlic Chutney

1 unit

Yogurt

Step 1
~3 min

Sift the water chestnut flour.

Step 2
~3 min

Add 2 teaspoons of oil and salt to the flour and mix well.

Step 3
~3 min

Knead the flour with water to form a soft dough.

Step 4
~3 min

Boil, peel and grate the potatoes.

Step 5
~3 min

Mix the grated potatoes with finely chopped green chili, grated ginger, black pepper powder, dry mango powder (amchur), and salt to taste.

Step 6
~3 min

Make small, round balls from the potato mixture.

Step 7
~3 min

Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadhai.

Key Technique: Deep frying
Step 8
~3 min

Take a small portion of the dough and flatten it into a thin puri on your palm.

Step 9
~3 min

Place a potato ball in the center of the puri.

Step 10
~3 min

Fold the puri from all sides to cover the potato ball completely.

Step 11
~3 min

Make sure the puri is thin, otherwise it will remain uncooked inside.

Step 12
~3 min

If there are any cracks while covering the potato, wet your hands with water and gently roll the ball on your palm.

Step 13
~3 min

Carefully slide the kachori into the hot oil.

Step 14
~3 min

Fry 2 kachoris at a time on low heat until golden brown, flipping occasionally.

Step 15
~3 min

Fry the remaining kachoris in the same way.

Step 16
~3 min

Take the kachori in a plate and make a small depression in the center.

Step 17
~3 min

Top with green chutney, red chutney, sweet chutney, yogurt, chopped onions, sev (crispy noodles), masala peanuts, chaat masala, and fresh coriander leaves.

Step 18
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The potato filling can be prepared a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with a variety of chutneys and yogurt.

Pair with a cup of masala chai.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Raita
Masala Chai

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Lucknow, India

Cultural Significance

A popular street food in Lucknow, often enjoyed during festivals and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holi
Diwali
Eid

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack Time
Festive
Celebration

Popularity Score

70/100

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