SKINNED BLACK GRAM STUFFED INDIAN BREAD ( URAD DAL KI
KACHORI)
Kachoris basically originated in Rajasthan and forms a
central part of the authentic Rajasthani cuisine. Though various versions of
these kachoris have evolved over time like moong dal ki kachori, pyaaz ki
kachori and never the less urad dal ki kachori. This particular post is about
urad dal ki kachori which can be served with green chutney , pickles or some
white chickpeas curry.
INGREDIENTS
For
Stuffing
|
Amount
|
Skinned Black Gram (Urad Dhuli)
|
1 cup
|
Asafetida (Hing)
|
A pinch
|
Red Chili Powder
|
1 tsp
|
Coriander Powder
|
1 tsp
|
Salt
|
To taste
|
oil
|
1 tbsp
|
For
the outer covering
|
Amount
|
Refined flour
|
3 cups
|
Salt
|
To taste
|
Refined oil
|
2 tbsp
|
Water
|
Enough to knead a dough
|
Oil
|
To fry kachoris
|
METHOD TO PREPARE:
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Urad dal filling |
For the filling
1.
Start with soaking the lentils for 3 to 4 hours.
2.
Drain the water and grind the lentils to a
consistent paste.
3.
Now heat oil in a pan and add the asafetida
followed by the mashed lentils and mix with a ladle.
4.
Now add the rest of the spices and salt and sauté
it on low flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
5.
Remove from fire and let it cool down.
6.
Your mixture for stuffing is ready.
For the outer covering
2.
Now knead the flour with some water to make a
smooth dough.
For making the Kachoris
1.
When the dough is ready divide it in equal
proportions.
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Stuffed urad dal balls |
3.
Now roll out each ball into round discs.
4.
Heat oil and fry these discs in it till they are
golden brown.
5.
Serve hot.