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Peas Kachori (Matar Kachori)
A simple, delicious and favorite tea time snack in North India.
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine:
Gujarati, Indian, North Indian
Ingredients
250
g
Green Peas
shelled
1
inch
Ginger
peeled
1
Green Chilli
finely chopped
1/2
tsp
Mustard Seeds
2/3
tsp
Cinnamon Powder
2/3
tsp
Garam Masala Powder
1/4
tsp
Red Chilli Powder
1/4
tsp
Turmeric Powder
as per taste
Salt
as required
Vegetable or Sunflower Oil
For the pastry:
1
cup
Maida
plus extra 1 tblsp
1/4
tsp
Salt
3/4
tbsp
Vegetable or Sunflower Oil
2
tsp
Hot Water
Instructions
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.
Remove and drain excess oil.
Serve with mint chutney or ketchup.