Khasta Kachori-SK Khazana

Ingredients list for Khasta Kachori-SK Khazana

• 1 cup Refined flour (maida)
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
• to taste Salt
• 2 1/2 tabl to deep fry Oil
• 1/2 cup Split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal) soaked
• 1 tablespoon Ghee
• 1 teaspoon Ginger finely chopped
• 1 Green chilli chopped
• 1 tablespoon Cashewnuts chopped
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Fennel (saunf) powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder q
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Method

1. Mix together refined flour, baking soda, salt and hot oil in a bowl. Add sufficient water, mix well and knead into a soft dough. Drizzle some more oil, knead and set aside.
2. Drain and coarsely grind black gram with a little water. Set aside.
3. Heat ghee in a non-stick kadai. Add ginger, green chilli, cashewnuts and ground black gram. Mix well and sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Add chilli powder, fennel powder, coriander powder, asafoetida, salt and garam masala powder and little water, mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice, mix well and set aside.
5. Divide the dough into equal portions, stuff each with a portion of cooked mixture and shape into balls.
6. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Deep-fry kachoris on low heat till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.
7. Cool and serve or store in airtight container.