Crispy Homemade Matar Kachori: A Quick And Easy Guide

By Rajan Bhattacharya

November 13, 2024

Matar Kachori is a crispy, flaky pastry filled with spiced green peas. Deep-fried to golden perfection, these kachoris are best enjoyed hot with tangy coriander or tamarind chutney, making them a flavourful delight.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour (125g) 2 tbsp oil 3-4 tbsp lukewarm water ¼ tsp baking powder (optional) 1 cup green peas ¼ tsp red chilli powder ¼ tsp turmeric, coriander, fennel and amchur powder ½ tsp chaat masala ½ tsp green chilli-ginger paste ¼ tsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp gram flour Salt as needed Oil for frying

Step 1

Sift flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl, then add oil and mix well.

Step 2

Gradually add water and knead to form a firm dough. Cover and set aside.

Step 3

Boil green peas and mash coarsely after steaming.

Step 4

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Add ginger-chilli paste and fry.

Step 5

Add mashed peas, spices, and salt. Stir well, then add gram flour and sauté until aromatic.

Step 6

Divide dough into balls, roll, add stuffing, and seal edges to form kachoris.

Step 7

Heat oil in a kadai. Fry kachoris on medium heat until golden brown and crispy.