{"id":"recipe_e600b0d806","slug":"kachori","title":"Kachori","description":"A popular Indian snack consisting of a crispy, flaky pastry filled with a savory, spiced lentil stuffing, deep-fried to golden perfection.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":45,"totalMinutes":75,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"all-purpose","notes":"maida","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/4 cup ghee","name":"Ghee","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"cup","form":"melted","notes":"clarified butter for shortening","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 teaspoon salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 cup water","name":"Water","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"cup","form":"cold","notes":"add gradually to form stiff dough","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 cup moong dal, soaked and coarsely ground","name":"Moong Dal","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"cup","form":"soaked and ground","notes":"yellow split mung beans","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tablespoon oil","name":"Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"for sautéing spices","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds","name":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":1.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"seeds","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed","name":"Fennel Seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"crushed","notes":"saunf","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1/4 teaspoon asafoetida","name":"Asafoetida","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"hing","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1/2 teaspoon red chili powder","name":"Red Chili","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder","name":"Mango","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"amchur","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"Vegetable oil for deep frying","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"amount depends on pan size","group":"Frying","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and ghee. Rub the ghee into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.","group":"Make the Dough","title":"Mix the flour, salt, and ghee","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Make the Dough"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add water gradually and knead into a semi-stiff dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.","group":"Make the Dough","title":"Add water gradually","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Make the Dough"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds.","group":"Prepare the Filling","title":"Heat 1 tablespoon oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare the Filling"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the ground moong dal, red chili powder, dry mango powder, and salt. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is dry and aromatic. Let it cool.","group":"Prepare the Filling","title":"Add the ground moong dal, red chili powder, dry mango powder, and salt","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Prepare the Filling"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a small circle. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center, gather the edges, and pinch them to seal.","group":"Assemble","title":"Divide the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assemble"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Flatten the stuffed ball gently with your palm or a rolling pin. Heat oil to 300°F (149°C) and fry the kachoris on low heat until they puff up and turn golden brown and crispy on both sides.","group":"Frying","title":"Flatten the stuffed ball gently","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Frying"}],"notes":"The key to a flaky 'khasta' texture is frying the kachoris on a very low flame for a long duration. Avoid rushing the frying process or they will be soft and oily.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["mixing bowl","wok","slotted spoon","rolling pin"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"piece","note":"Makes approximately 12 kachoris"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The filling can be prepared 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 350°F (177°C) for 5 minutes to restore crispness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e600b0d806%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e8b7d5a8-7da1-4a9e-b316-21b02dd039b6","imageAlt":"Kachori — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["kachori","indian snacks","street food","savory pastry","moong dal"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Kachori","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:22:34.556Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:22:34.556Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_e97296ffc2","slug":"bhelpuri","title":"Bhelpuri","description":"A classic Mumbai street food snack made with puffed rice, crunchy sev, fresh vegetables, and tangy chutneys. 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