Skinned Black Gram Stuffed Indian Bread ( Urad Dal Ki Kachori)

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:

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

Dough prepared for kachoris

1.      Take the refined flour in a vessel and add the oil and salt to it .

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.

Stuffed urad dal balls

2.      Flatten each dough with your hands and fill in the filling mixture in the middle and lift the sides of the flatten dough to the center and make a ball out of it.

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.