Matar Kachori Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Matar Kachori, we will first make the dough

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, add the flour, ghee and salt

Step 3: Combine to make a coarse crumb mixture

Step 4: Add little water at a time to make a soft smooth dough

Step 5: Cover the kachori dough and allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes

Step 6: Keep it aside

Step 7: To make the matar kachori filling, add the green peas,ginger, garlic, green chilli in a blender and blend to make a coarse mixture

Step 8: Heat a teaspoon of mustard oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the fennel seeds and kalonji and saute for two seconds

Step 9: Add the matar kachori mixture, chilli powder, garam masla, amchur powder, chaat masala powder, salt to taste and saute till all the ingredients are well combined

Step 10: Once done, turn off the heat and allow the matar kachori mixture to cool completely

Step 11: Finally, to make the Matar Kachori roll the dough into 2 inch circles

Step 12: Add the kachori mixture in the center and bring edges together & form a ball

Step 13: Press down to make a disc and make all the kachoris like this

Step 14: Heat the required oil in a heavy bottomed pan to fry the kachoris

Step 15: Add the kachoris and fry till they turn golden brown on both sides

Step 16: Once it is done, take them out on a kitchen towel so that it absorbs the excess oil and serve Matar Kachori hot

Step 17: Serve this delicious and tasty Matar Kachori with Tamarind Chutney or Dhaniya Pudina Chutney and a hot cup of Masala Chai or your evening snacks, as an Indian appetizer for potluck and as starters for dinner parties