Matar Kachori

20m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the Green Pea Filling: In a pan, add 1 cup of green peas, water, sugar, and salt. Let it boil for 5 minutes until the peas soften.
  2. 2Once boiled, mash the peas gently and set them aside.
  3. 3In a mixer jar, add ginger, garlic, green chili, coriander stems, fennel seeds, black pepper, and cumin seeds. Blend them together to form a smooth paste.
  4. 4In a pan, heat 1 tsp ghee and add a pinch of asafoetida. Add the boiled and mashed green peas to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5Add the following seasonings: salt, powdered sugar, amchur, garam masala, chopped cashews, and raisins. Mix well.
  6. 6Cook the mixture for another 2-3 minutes until well combined, and your green peas stuffing is ready.
  7. 7Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine the wheat flour, semolina, carom seeds, and salt.
  8. 8Add oil and water (1 cup + 1 tbsp), and knead to form a smooth, firm dough.
  9. 9Cover the dough and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
  10. 10Assemble and Fry: Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a ball.
  11. 11Roll each ball into a small puri, place a generous amount of the green pea stuffing in the center, and seal the edges.
  12. 12Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  13. 13Carefully fry the stuffed puris until they turn golden brown and crispy.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green peas
  • 0 water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 1 green chili
  • 0 coriander leaves stems
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • 1 pinch asafoetida
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp amchur
  • 0.5 tsp garam masala
  • 0 chopped cashews
  • 0 raisins
  • 2 cups wheat flour
  • 0.25 cup semolina
  • 1 tsp carom seeds
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp water

Equipment

panmixerbowl