Kachori with Fennel Seeds & Cumin

Flaky Dal Kachori for Diwali Festivities

Kachori is a flaky, deep-fried pastry stuffed with spiced lentils. Flavored with fennel and cumin, these golden delights are a Diwali favorite across India!

Ingredients

For Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Water as needed

For Filling:

• 1 cup moong dal (yellow lentils), soaked
• 2 tsp Phoran Saunf (Fennel Seeds)
• 1 tsp Phoran Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Phoran Kashmiri Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Phoran Coriander Powder
• 1/2 tsp Phoran Garam Masala
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Dough

Mix flour, salt, and oil. Add water and knead into stiff dough. Rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Make Filling

Drain soaked dal and coarsely grind. Heat oil, add fennel and cumin seeds. Add ginger, ground dal, all spices, and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes until dry. Cool completely.

Step 3: Stuff Kachoris

Divide dough into balls. Roll into small circles. Place filling in center, seal edges, and flatten gently.

Step 4: Fry

Heat oil on medium flame. Fry kachoris, pressing gently with slotted spoon to help them puff up. Fry until golden brown.

Step 5: Serve

Serve hot with aloo sabzi, tamarind chutney, or yogurt. Perfect for Diwali breakfast!

Chef's Tips

• Phoran Saunf adds sweet, aromatic notes
• Phoran Cumin enhances the earthy flavor
• Filling must be completely dry and cool
• Press gently while frying to make them puff

Serving Suggestions

Serve kachori with spicy potato curry and Phoran Chat Masala sprinkled on top!

Shop authentic spices: Get Fennel Seeds and Cumin Seeds from Phoran Masala.

Shubh Diwali! 🪔✨