Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
Pyaz Kachori
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups plain flour (maida)
- • 3 tbsp ghee, for the dough
- • 3 onions, finely sliced
- • 1 tbsp coriander seeds, coarsely crushed
- • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- • 2 tbsp gram flour (besan)
- • 3 cups oil, for deep-frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rub the ghee into the flour; knead with water into a soft dough; rest 20 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Sauté the onions until translucent; add the besan, crushed coriander seeds, green chilies, chili powder, and salt; cook until the filling is dry; cool completely.
3
Phase 3
Divide the dough and filling into balls; enclose the filling and seal tightly.
4
Phase 4
Rest 10 minutes, then roll into thick 10cm kachoris.
5
Phase 5
Deep-fry over medium-low heat until golden and crisp on both sides.
6
Phase 6
Serve hot with green chutney or aloo sabzi.