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Daal Kachori

Cultural Context

Daal Kachori is a beloved snack in Pakistan, often enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings. This deep-fried pastry, filled with spiced lentils, reflects the rich culinary traditions of South Asia, where street food culture thrives. Today, variations can be found in many regions, with different fillings and spices, making it a versatile favorite across the globe.

PakistaniPKsnack
75 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3-4 tbsp oil
2 pinch mustard seeds
2 pinch fenugreek seeds
1/8 tsp nigella seeds
2 large potatoes
salt to taste
1 tsp crushed red chili
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp turmeric
1 pinch orange food color
1 1/2 cups water
1 tsp mixed pickle or to taste
1/2 cup yellow lentil
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/8 tsp whole spice powder
salt to taste
1/4 tsp garlic
1 cup water
2 cups refined flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp semolina
2 1/2 tbsp oil
water as required
oil for frying

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with less saturated fat.

split yellow lentils

🥗Healthier: split red lentils

💰Cheaper: pulses mix

Red lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

1

Prepare the aloo ki tarkari by heating oil in a pan and adding mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and nigella seeds until they crackle.

2

Add diced potatoes and sauté for a few minutes.

3

Season with salt, crushed red chili, coriander powder, turmeric, and orange food color.

4

Pour in water and let it cook until the potatoes are tender.

5

For the kachori stuffing, boil yellow lentils and mash them, then mix with red chili powder, coriander powder, whole spice powder, salt, and garlic.

6

For the kachori dough, mix refined flour, salt, semolina, and oil in a bowl, then add water gradually to form a soft dough.

7

Divide the dough into small balls, flatten them, and fill with the lentil mixture before sealing them.

8

Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the kachoris until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingsautéingkneading

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

KachoriSpiced Lentil Puffs

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