Crispy and flaky kachoris with spicy green peas stuffing. Matar Kachoris are a popular street food of North India and are just as easy to make at home.
STEP 1.To begin, prepare the dough. Season all-purpose flour with 1 tsp salt and mix well. Next, add ghee or clarified butter. Rub it in until you get a breadcrumb consistency. Knead it into a soft dough using water. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
STEP 2.In the meantime, prepare the stuffing. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and hing.
STEP 3.Add the chopped onions and ginger and saute until translucent. Add in the finely chopped green chilies, and ginger-garlic paste. Saute for a minute or
STEP 4.Now add the coarsely ground boiled green peas and cook until dry.
STEP 5.Now add in the dry masalas - salt to taste, Kashmiri red chili powder, amchoor powder, roasted and coarsely crushed cumin and coriander seeds, crushed kasoori methi, and garam masala powder. Mix.
STEP 6.Finally, add in the gram flour besan and cook until you can smell the aroma. Check the salt and add more if required. Remove into a bowl to cool. Do not leave it in the pan.
STEP 7.Once the dough is well-rested, knead it again. Divide it into equal portions.
STEP 8.Shape them into balls and roll them out a bit. Apply water to the edges. Add about 2 tbsps of stuffing in the middle. Crimp the edges and gather them in the center for the desired kachori shape. Roll it out a bit again
STEP 9.Heat oil for deep frying on low to medium heat. Add in the kachoris knotted side down. Allow them to rise to the top before turning them over.
STEP 10.Fry on medium heat until golden in color.
STEP 11.The Khasta Matar Kachoris are ready to serve. Enjoy them with potato curry and fried green chilies.
Nutrition value
416
calories per serving
8 g Fat15 g Protein68 g Carbs9 g FiberOther
Current Totals
8 g Fat
15 g Protein
68 g Carbs
9 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
68 g
Protein
15 g
Fiber
9 g
Fats
Fat
8 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
68 mg
Iron
3 mg
Vitamin A
104 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
2 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
70 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
27 mg
Vitamin E
1 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
76 mg
Manganese
1 mg
Phosphorus
161 mg
Selenium
2 mcg
Zinc
2 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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