Monday, May 5, 2008

Kachori Chat

A filling and delicious chaat - big sized crisp puris filled with a number of stuffings and chutneys.


Ingredients:
Semolina (suji)-1 cup
Refined flour (maida)-1tbsp
Red chilli powder-1/4tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil -to deep fry


Filling:

Boiled potatoes(1cm cubes)-2 medium
Moong sprouts-1/2cup
Boiled Channa-1/2cup
Maide ke papdi-10-12
Yoghurt (thick)- 1 cup
Cumin powder-1tbsp
Rock salt-1/2tbsp
Red chilli pwdr-1 tbsp
Tamarind chutney-1/2 cup
Green chilli chutney-2tbsp
Bhujia(sev)-1/2 cup
Fresh coriander leaves(chopped)-1/2 medium bunch

Method:

1. Make a stiff dough of suji, maida, red chilli powder and salt with water. Divide into four to six equal parts, roll into rotis of around five inches diameter and deep fry in hot oil on medium heat, turning once, till well puffed and crisp. After they cool down, ensure that they are not soft. If they are, fry again. Keep aside.

2. Dip the papadi in dahi/yoghurt.

3. Take one kachori in serving plate. Make a big hole in the centre. Fill with potato cubes, sprouted moong, boiled chana, papdi dipped in yogurt.

4. Sprinkle roasted cumin powder, rock salt powder, red chilli powder, tamarind chutney, yogurt, green chilli chutney, sev and coriander leaves. Serve immediately before it becomes soggy.


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