Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 cup

Water

to knead the dough

1 unit

Potato (Aloo)

boiled & mashed

1 tbsp

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

chopped

0.5 tsp

Red Chilli Powder

with black pepper powder

0.25 tsp

Black Pepper Powder

to taste

1 cup

Paneer (Homemade Cottage Cheese)

mashed

2 unit

Green Chillies

chopped

100 g

Buckwheat Flour (Kuttu Ka Atta)

1 pinch

Rock Salt

to taste

1 cup

Sunflower Oil

to fry

Step 1
~3 min

Mix buckwheat flour, salt, green chilies, and mashed potatoes in a mixing bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Add red chilli powder or pepper powder as per preference and mix well.

Step 3
~3 min

Add a little water to knead a soft dough.

Step 4
~3 min

Cover the dough and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 5
~3 min

For the filling, mash the paneer with coriander leaves, red chili powder, black pepper powder, and chopped green chillies.

Key Technique: Filling
Step 6
~3 min

Optionally add raisins to the paneer filling.

Key Technique: Filling
Step 7
~3 min

Heat oil in a shallow frying pan.

Key Technique: Shallow Frying
Step 8
~3 min

Take a small ball of dough and flatten it between your palms, making an indent in the center.

Step 9
~3 min

Put the paneer filling in the indent and bring the edges together to close into a ball.

Key Technique: Filling
Step 10
~3 min

Press between your palms to flatten the kachori lightly.

Step 11
~3 min

Lightly cover the kachori with dry buckwheat flour on all sides.

Step 12
~3 min

Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan.

Step 13
~3 min

Shallow fry the kachoris on medium heat until they are crisp on both sides.

Step 14
~3 min

Remove the kachoris and place them on a kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.

Step 15
~3 min

Serve hot with chutney.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure the oil is at the right temperature for frying to avoid soggy kachoris.

Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) for extra flavor if not fasting.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough and filling can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with yogurt or chutney.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Dhaniya Pudina Chutney

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North India

Cultural Significance

Commonly consumed during fasting periods like Navratri.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Navratri
Ekadashi

Occasion Tags

fasting
festival
snacks

Popularity Score

65/100

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