Matar Kachori: A Must-Have Winter Delight

By Krati Purwar

December 23, 2024

In winter, people in North Indian indulge in matar kachori, a puri stuffed with a spiced filling of peas. This deep-fried delight is only prepared when the fog engulfs Northern India. Try this easy recipe.

Ingredients

2 cups maida/ atta ½ cup curd Water as needed Oil for frying 2 cups peas Salt to taste 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chilli powder, coriander ¼ tsp turmeric, pepper ½ tsp garam masala 2 chopped green chillies 2 tbsp coriander leaves 1 tsp chhole/ chana masala

Step 1

Knead the dough for kachori using curd. It will be soft and easy to work with.

Step 2

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a saucepan and cook peas with spices.

Step 3

Turn off the heat once the peas are soft. Let them cool off before grinding into a coarse paste.

Step 4

You can also mash peas before stuffing them into the dough.

Step 5

Deep fry kachoris until both sides are slightly brown and crispy.

Step 6

Enjoy matar kachoris with aloo sabzi or chutney.