Corn Matar Kachori Recipe
Description:
Corn Matar Kachori is a delicious and easy-to-make Indian snack that combines crispy, flaky dough with a savory filling made from corn and green peas. The perfect blend of spices adds flavor, while the air fryer, oven, or deep frying options ensure a healthy and crispy result. This snack is ideal for tea time or as a starter for dinner parties.
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Snack
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
For the Kachori Dough:
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour (Maida)
- 1/4 cup Ghee, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon Ajwain (Carom seeds)
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, for deep frying
For the Matar Kachori Filling:
- 2 cups Green peas (Matar)
- 1 cup Sweet corn
- 2 Green Chillies, finely chopped
- 1 inch Ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons Fennel seeds (Saunf)
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Chaat Masala powder
- Small bunch Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the dough: all-purpose flour, ghee, ajwain, and salt.
- Gradually add water to the mixture and knead it into a soft, smooth dough. Knead for 3 to 4 minutes until it becomes pliable.
- Cover the dough and set it aside for 10 minutes to rest.
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Make the Filling:
- In a food processor, combine the green peas, sweet corn, green chilies, grated ginger, fennel seeds, garam masala, chaat masala, and coriander leaves. Pulse into a coarse mixture.
- Transfer the filling to a bowl, and adjust the salt and spices according to your taste.
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Shape the Kachoris:
- Divide the dough into 12 to 15 equal portions and roll each portion into a 2-inch diameter circle.
- Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle.
- Gather the edges of the dough to seal the filling and twist the dough to secure it tightly. You can either leave the kachori as a ball or gently roll it into a 3-inch diameter circle.
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Cooking Options:
- Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes. Place the prepared kachoris in the air fryer basket and cook until golden brown and crisp on all sides.
- Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Arrange the kachoris on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy.
- Deep Frying: Heat oil in a deep frying pan over low to medium heat. Fry the kachoris until they turn deep golden brown and crispy. Drain on absorbent paper.
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Serve:
- Serve the crispy Corn Matar Kachoris with green chutney and date chutney as a snack or starter for dinner parties.
Enjoy your crispy, flavorful Corn Matar Kachoris, perfect for any occasion!
