Peas Kachori

Posted on the 17 May 2020 by Spk100

Peas Kachori (or Matar Kachori) is a delicious and popular Gujarati snack. Made with a filling of green peas and spices, it typically served with chutney or sauce.

Ideal for any parties or family get-together, they also make a great evening / teatime snack.

The snack is also a popular street food across North India and is often served with coriander or mint chutney.

Peas Kachori (Matar Kachori) Recipe

A simple, delicious and favorite tea time snack in North India.

Ingredients for Peas Kachori (Matar Kachori)

For the pastry:

How to make Peas Kachori (Matar Kachori)

  • Grind the ginger and green chillies to a fine paste.

  • Grind the peas coarsely and keep aside.

  • Heat 1 to 2 tblsp of oil in a pan over medium flame.

  • Fry the mustard seeds until it starts to crackle.

  • Add the ground ginger and green chilli paste.

  • Add the peas and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

  • Add the garam masala powder, cinnamon powder, turmeric powder, salt and red chilli powder.

  • Mix well and cook until all moisture has evaporated or for a minute or two.

  • Remove and keep this aside.

  • To make the pasty, mix all the ingredients and mix until the dough is firm.

  • Using greased hands, pinch small balls of the dough and roll them into small circles, roughly 4 inches in diameter.

  • Add some of the green peas filling and fold the edges.

  • Seal it using little water.

  • If desired, you can roll the kachori into a ball and remove any excess dough.

  • Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium flame.

  • Gently slide in the prepared kachoris, one or two per batch, and deep fry until golden brown.

  • Remove and drain excess oil.

  • Serve with mint chutney or ketchup.

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