न फटने का डर, न बेलने का झंझट, मटर और सूजी से बनाये कचौड़ी जो सबको पसंद आये | Sao Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: maida

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

split peas

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: lentils

Chickpeas are a good protein source and often cheaper.

oil

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: butter

Ghee adds richness without compromising flavor.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without extra calories.

Take 1 cup of green peas and coarsely grind them.

Prepare the spice mix by taking 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp cumin seeds, 1 tbsp fennel seeds, 12-15 black pepper, and 5-6 dried red chilies, and grind them coarsely.

Heat a kadhai (wok) and add 3 tsp of oil.

Once the oil is hot, reduce the flame to low and add the ground spice mix. Roast it slightly to avoid burning.

Add the coarsely ground green peas to the roasted spices and increase the flame to medium. Sauté for 1 minute.

Add 1 tbsp of gram flour (besan) to the peas and sauté for another minute.

Mix in 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp amchur powder, and salt to taste. You can also use chaat masala or lemon juice instead of amchur powder.

Sauté the mixture on low flame for 2 minutes and then turn off the gas.

In another kadhai, add 2 cups of water, a little salt, and 1 tbsp of oil. Bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the flame to low and gradually add 1 cup of semolina (suji) while mixing continuously to avoid lumps.

After mixing, cover and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.

After 5 minutes, uncover and check the mixture. It should be thickened and dry. Transfer it to a plate to cool down.

Once cooled, grease your hands with oil and knead the mixture into a soft dough.

Take a small portion of the dough, shape it into a ball, and flatten it slightly in your palm.

Using your thumb, create a small indentation in the center and fill it with 1 tbsp of the prepared filling.

Press the edges to seal the filling inside and shape it into a round shape, then flatten it slightly.

Repeat the process for the remaining dough and filling.

Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Ensure the oil is hot before adding the kachoris.

Fry the kachoris on high flame. They will puff up and float in the oil when cooked.

Once one side is golden brown, flip it over and fry the other side until golden brown as well.

Remove the kachoris and drain excess oil on a plate.

Serve the kachoris with tomato sauce, green chutney, or red chutney.

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