Peas Kachori (or Matar Kachori) is a delicious and popular Gujarati snack. Made with a filling of green peas and spices, it typically served with chutney or sauce.
Ideal for any parties or family get-together, they also make a great evening / teatime snack.
The snack is also a popular street food across North India and is often served with coriander or mint chutney.
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Peas Kachori (Matar Kachori) Recipe
A simple, delicious and favorite tea time snack in North India.
Prep Time20mins
Cook Time15mins
Total Time35mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Gujarati, Indian, North Indian
Ingredients for Peas Kachori (Matar Kachori)
250gGreen Peas shelled
1inchGinger peeled
1Green Chilli finely chopped
1/2tspMustard Seeds
2/3tspCinnamon Powder
2/3tspGaram Masala Powder
1/4tspRed Chilli Powder
1/4tspTurmeric Powder
as per tasteSalt
as requiredVegetable or Sunflower Oil
For the pastry:
1 cupMaida plus extra 1 tblsp
1/4tspSalt
3/4tbspVegetable or Sunflower Oil
2tspHot Water
How to make Peas Kachori (Matar Kachori)
Grind the ginger and green chillies to a fine paste.
Grind the peas coarsely and keep aside.
Heat 1 to 2 tblsp of oil in a pan over medium flame.
Fry the mustard seeds until it starts to crackle.
Add the ground ginger and green chilli paste.
Stir-fry for a minute.
Add the peas and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the garam masala powder, cinnamon powder, turmeric powder, salt and red chilli powder.
Mix well and cook until all moisture has evaporated or for a minute or two.
Remove and keep this aside.
To make the pasty, mix all the ingredients and mix until the dough is firm.
Using greased hands, pinch small balls of the dough and roll them into small circles, roughly 4 inches in diameter.
Add some of the green peas filling and fold the edges.
Seal it using little water.
If desired, you can roll the kachori into a ball and remove any excess dough.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium flame.
Gently slide in the prepared kachoris, one or two per batch, and deep fry until golden brown.
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2 comments
can this be made in an air fryer
We have not tried in an air fryer. If you do try, please let us know how it came out.