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Vatana Kachori

Flaky, crispy deep-fried filled balls with savory, spiced green peas stuffing absolutely tasty snack.

60 min
Total time
4
Servings
358.8
Kcal / serve
Easy
Difficulty
358.8
Calories
6.5
Protein
45.4
Carbs
16.4
Fats
The Story

Crispy, golden Vatana Kachori filled with a flavourful green-peas mixture he flaky outer covering and mildly spiced vatana filling make it a delicious Gujarati-style snack.

Ingredients
All-purpose flour
1 cup Find
Semolina
2 g Find
Oil
2 g Find
Salt
g Find
Water
g Find
Green peas
1 g Find
Oil
2 g Find
Cumin seeds
1 g Find
Fennel seeds
1 g Find
Asafoetida
1/2 g Find
Green Chili
1-2 g Find
Turmeric powder
1/2 g Find
Coriander powder
1 g Find
Garam masala
1 g Find
Amchur
1 g Find
Salt
g Find
Coriander leaves
2 g Find
Oil
g Find
How to Cook
01

Prepare the Dough

1. Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, semolina, oil or ghee, and a pinch of salt. 2. Knead the Dough: Gradually add water and knead the mixture into a soft dough. The dough should be smooth and elastic. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

02

Prepare the Green Peas Filling

3. Cook the Filling: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. 4. Add Peas: Add the boiled and mashed green peas to the pan. Stir in the, green chili paste, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and crushed fennel seeds. Cook the mixture on low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. Season and Finish: Add lemon juice, salt, and freshly chopped coriander leaves to the filling. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat and let it coo

03

Assemble the Kachoris

6. Divide the Dough: Divide the dough into small balls (about the size of a lime). 7. Roll Out the Dough: Take one dough ball and roll it into a small circle (about 3-4 inches in diameter) using a rolling pin. 8. Stuff the Kachori: Place a spoonful of the green peas filling in the center of the dough circle. Bring the edges together and pinch to seal the filling inside. Gently flatten the stuffed dough ball. 9. Repeat: Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls and filling.

04

Step 4: Bake the Kachoris

10. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it. 11. Bake the Kachoris: Place the stuffed kachoris on the baking tray, leaving some space between them. Brush the tops with a little oil or ghee. 12. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the kachoris are golden brown and crispy on both sides.

05

Step 5: Serve

13. Serve: Serve the Baked Green Peas Kachori warm with tamarind chutney, green chutney, or yogurt. These baked kachoris are a healthy and delicious snack, perfect for parties or a teatime treat. Enjoy the crispy outer shell and the flavorful, spiced green peas filling!

Dietary Tags
Jain Certified Vegetarian
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Recipe Info
CuisineGujrati
Prep time20 min
Cook time40 min
DifficultyEasy
MealBreakfast
SeasonAll Year
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