recipe details

Instructions

• STEP 1

  Grind the lentils.

• STEP 2

  Add the cumin seeds and asafetida (hing) with 2 tablespoons of Dalda Vanaspati.

• STEP 3

  Add the lentils and other ingredients, for the filling.

• STEP 4

  Saute till the mixture is well fried.

• STEP 5

  Leave it to cool.

For dough:

• STEP 1

  Mix flour and salt.

• STEP 2

  Add Dalda Vanaspati to the flour.

• STEP 3

  Make it into a mixture.

• STEP 4

  Add water, to make it into a stiff dough.Cover and leave to rest for 20 minutes.

• STEP 5

  Make small sized balls of the lentil mixture and cover with a cloth.

• STEP 6

  Roll these balls.

• STEP 7

  Take one piece of rolled dough and pinch the edge, leaving the center thicker.

• STEP 8

  Place a ball of filling in the center and wet the edges and bring it together, to cover the filling completely. Press together.

• STEP 9

  Place this piece in your palm and press gently in the center. Flatten it and then roll it in a round.

• STEP 10

  Fry the kachoris till they all turn golden in color.

• STEP 11

  Fry, drain and place on absorbent paper.

• STEP 12

  Serve hot.