Kachori is a flaky, deep-fried snack filled with a spicy lentil mixture. It pairs beautifully with Dubki Wale Aloo, a thin potato curry, making it a staple street food and festive treat in Uttar Pradesh.
Ingredients:
For Kachori:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup moong dal (soaked and ground)
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Water for kneading
- Oil for frying
For Dubki Wale Aloo:
- 3 large potatoes (boiled and mashed roughly)
- 2 green chilies (slit)
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare Kachori dough: Mix flour, salt, and oil. Knead into a soft dough. For the filling, sauté ground dal with spices until dry. Let it cool.
- Shape and fry Kachoris: Stuff dough balls with the dal mixture. Flatten and deep fry on low heat until crispy.
- Make Dubki Wale Aloo: Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, and add green chilies. Stir in mashed potatoes, spices, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes and garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve: Enjoy hot Kachoris with Dubki Wale Aloo and green chutney.
Benefits of Key Ingredients:
- Boosts Energy: Potatoes and wheat flour are energy-dense.
- Supports Digestion: Spices like cumin and coriander aid digestion.
- Improves Metabolism: Black salt and chilies boost metabolic rate.
- Rich in Antioxidants: Turmeric and chilies improve immunity.
- Promotes Satiety: Wheat flour keeps you full for longer.
- Detoxifying Properties: Spices like black salt cleanse the system.