Matar Kachori
This winter whet your appetite with a luscious Matar Kachori recipe.
A crisp deep fried pastry, filled with spiced and mashed green peas is enough to make you feel famished.
Preparation Time : 60 Minutes
Cooking Time : 30 – 40 Minutes
Serves : 15 – 20 Pieces.
INGREDIENTS :
FOR THE CRUST
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup refined flour
- 1 tablespoon ghee (warm)
- water (To bind dough)
- salt to taste
FOR THE FILLING
- 3 cups green peas (semi-crushed)
- 2 teaspoons green chilli paste
- 15-20 raisins + cashew nuts (optional)
- pinch of soda (optional)
- 1/2 cup coconut (grated)
- 1/2 cup coriander leaves (finely cut)
- juice of 1 lemon
- 3 teaspoons oil
- sugar and salt to taste
- oil to deep fry
Preparation :
FOR THE CRUST
- Mix all the ingredients for the crust. Knead to a semi-soft, smooth dough
- Divide the dough into 15-20 portions. Keep covered.
FOR THE FILLING
- In a pan, heat oil on a low flame. Add the peas and soda. Sauté till the peas are tender. Cool completely.
- Mix in the remaining ingredients. The filling is ready for use.
Method :
- Knead the dough portions. Roll each portion into small flat rounds (puns).
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of the round.
- Gather and stretch the dough over the filling to make a small round ball. Seal the edges on the top firmly. Gently flatten the ball between the palms.
- Repeat to make more kachoris.
- On high flame, heat oil in a flying pan. Lower the flame. Deep fry the kachoris till golden brown in colour. Remove on an absorbent paper.
- Serve hot with green chutney or tomato ketchup.
