Onion Patty/Onion Kachori

Hi friends! Happy holi to all of you. Here is an easy recipe of lip smacking, onion filled Spicy Snack for HOLI! These crisp, deep-fried Kachoris stuffed with an onion filling are so irresistible.

Preperation time:10 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Cuisine: Indian, Snacks

Serves: 12

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

• 3 tea cups finely chopped onions
• 1 potatoes, boiled, peeled and coarsely mashed
• 3 tbsp fresh coriander/cilantro/ dhaiya leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt/ or to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp asafetida/heeng
• 2 tbsp coriander seeds, coarsely ground
• 2 tbsp chick pea flour /besan
• 2 tbsp amchoor /dried mango powder
• 6 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp ginger finely grated
• 3green chilies, remove the seeds, finely chopped
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• Cooking oil to deep fry

For the dough:

• 2 tea cups All purpose flour /maida
• 1/4 tea cup cooking oil
• 1 tsp salt /or to taste

 Method:

To make the dough:

Step 1.

In a deep bowl take all purpose flour/ maida, add 4 tbsp oil, 1 tsp salt and knead into a firm dough using water gradually.

Step 2.

Cover the dough with a damp kitchen cloth and keep aside for 15 minutes.

For the filling:

Step1.

In a heavy bottom pan/ wok heat 2 tbsp oil in a broad pan. Add asafetida, cumin seeds, , and coarsely ground coriander seeds.

Step 2.

Sauté for half a minute when cumin starts crackling, add finely chopped onions, salt and continue to sauté.

Step 3.

When onions are lightly golden browned, add ginger, garlic, green chilies, red chili powder, and dried mango powder. Mix well and sauté for a few second more,.

Step 4.

Add boiled and coarsely mashed potatoes, and gram flour and finely chopped coriander/cilantro/ dhaiya leaves . Mix well, cook for 2-3 minutes. Switch off the stove.

Step 5.

Remove the onion feeling in a bowl and let it cool to room temperature

Step 6.

Divide the dough in twelve equal portions. Roll out each portion of the dough into a 2½ diameter circle. Place 2-3 tbsp of the onion filling in the centre.

Step 7.

Bring the edges and press gently to close. Pat with hands to flatten the kachori, keeping the sides thin. Prick with a fork.

Step 8.

Repeat the same process with remaining portions of the dough.

Step 9.

Heat oil in a deep heavy bottom pan/ wok deep-fry the kachoris on high heat till golden. Drain on an absorbent kitchen napkin and serve hot with coriander/ sweet & sour tamarind chutney .

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