Matar Ki Kachori

Preparation Time: 20 mints
Cooking Time- 25-30 mints

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

Maida- 3 cups
Ghee- 1/4th Cup                         

Salt- To Taste

For the Fillings:

Green Peas- 2 cups
Green Chilli- 2
Ginger- 1/2 tsp
Fennel Seeds-1tsp
Asafoetida- a pinch
Garam Masala- 1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder- 1/2 tsp
Besan- 2tsp
Salt- To Taste
Oil for frying

Method:

For the Dough:
Combine all the ingredients for the dough and knead well with water. Cover it and set aside for 15-20 mints.


For the Fillings: 

Combine peas, green chillies and ginger and blend it to a coarse mixture. Don't add water and don't over blend.

In a pan heat oil and add the fennel seeds and asafoetida. Now add the green peas mixture and red chilli powder, garam masala. Mix well and then add besan and salt. Cook on a slow flame and stir occasionally. Turn off the flame and let it cool.

Divide the dough into 12-15 small portions. Roll out the portion to a small circle and fill the center with the fillings. Bring together all the sides of the circle and seal it tightly and flatten it with your palms. Repeat the procedure.

Now in a heavy bottom wok, heat the oil and deep fry the kachoris in medium flame till it becomes golden. Don't fry in the high flame otherwise it will remain uncooked from inside.

Remove the excess oil and serve hot with your favorite chutneys.