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Easy 40 min~180 kcal 4/10
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Khasta Kachori
Flaky North Indian fried pastry filled with spiced mung dal and served with tangy chutney.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 8~310 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 30 min cook 20 min rest
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h 25 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating20 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Flour
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Water
General
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Mung dal
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Fennel seeds
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin seeds
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Ground coriander
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Red chili powder
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Grated ginger
For frying
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the mung dal, soak it in hot water for 30 minutes, and drain.
30 min30:00 - 2
Knead the flour, 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, half the salt, and water into a fairly firm dough.
- 3
Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 4
Pulse the drained mung dal, keeping it coarsely textured.
- 5
Take 1 tablespoon of the frying oil in a pan and toast the fennel, cumin, ginger, coriander, and chili for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 6
Add the mung dal and remaining salt, dry the filling for 7 minutes, and cool it.
7 min07:00 - 7
Divide the dough into 8 balls, place dal filling in each, seal, and flatten.
- 8
Fry the kachori in medium hot oil for 12 minutes, until both sides are golden.
12 min12:00
💡 Tip: Do not cook kachori in overly hot oil; the outside darkens quickly while the dal filling inside stays doughy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve khasta kachori with a pomegranate molasses yogurt sauce instead of tamarind chutney if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
~310
kcal calories
9
g protein
38
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 48%Fat 41%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Khasta Kachori make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Khasta Kachori take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 30 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 85 minutes in total.Is Khasta Kachori difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Khasta Kachori have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 38g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Khasta Kachori contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Khasta Kachori belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Khasta Kachori need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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