Moong Dal Kachori
Also known as Khasta Kachori, Dal Kachori, Kachori · Veg · Dal, Snacks & Starters
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Moong dal kachori, the khasta kind: flaky maida pastry around spiced coarse moong dal, fried slowly. Mild, makes 7 servings in 65 minutes plus resting, video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
18 itemsGhee¼ cup
Salt½ tsp
Water1.25 cup
Moong Dal½ cup
Coriander Seeds1 tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
Maida2 cup
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Chaat Masala Powder½ tsp
Dry Ginger Powder½ tsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Contains: milk, wheat.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 7. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 331kcal | 2317kcal |
| Protein | 8.2g | 57g |
| Carbohydrate | 42g | 292g |
| Fat | 14g | 99g |
| Fibre | 4.2g | 29g |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 1.4g |
Cookd masalas for moong dal
Method
- 1
Rub together the ghee with the flour and salt until it resembles crumbs. Add water and knead a semi-soft dough. Rest the dough for 30 mins, covered.
GheeSaltWaterMaida
- 2
For the stuffing: soak the moong dal for 30 mins in plain water.
Moong DalWater
- 3
Strain the moong dal and pulse blend in a mixer grinder until coarse.
- 4
Pound the spices.
Coriander SeedsFennel SeedsCumin
- 5
Heat ghee in a pan and add the powdered spices and besan, on a low flame. Add the moong dal and mix well, add half a cup of water and constantly stir for 4-5 mins. Cool down the mixture completely. The consistency should resemble a dough.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderGheeCumin PowderCoriander PowderCoriander PowderChaat Masala PowderDry Ginger PowderKasuri MethiWater
- 6
Divide the dough into roundels. Flatten them and add the stuffing in the center of each, bring the ends together to seal it and flatten them to ½ inch thickness.
- 7
Deep fry in a low flame for about 15 mins until golden brown and crispy.
Sunflower Oil
Before you start
- How long does Moong Dal Kachori take?
- 1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Moong Dal Kachori serve?
- 7. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Moong Dal Kachori vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Moong Dal Kachori spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Moong Dal Kachori?
- ½ cup Moong Dal, 2 cup Maida, ¼ cup Ghee, 1 tsp Coriander Seeds, 1 tsp Fennel Seeds, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Moong Dal Kachori?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Moong Dal Kachori?
- About 331 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- V
VilvaneshNovember 2024
Guys, besan flour missing in ingredients list and ghee has been mentioned twice.
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