Easy Kachori Recipe with Potato Stuffing - Perfect Winter Snack

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

1. 2 cups all-purpose flour
2. 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter) or oil
3. A pinch of baking soda
4. Salt to taste
5. Water (for kneading)

For the Potato Filling:

1. 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed
2. 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3. 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
4. 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
5. 1 green chili, finely chopped
6. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
7. 1 teaspoon coriander powder
8. 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
9. Salt to taste
10. Fresh coriander, chopped (for garnish)
11. Oil for deep frying

Cooking Steps:

For the Dough:

1. In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, ghee (or oil), baking soda, and salt.
2. Gradually add water and knead into a smooth and firm dough.
3. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

For the Potato Filling:

1. In a pan, heat oil. Add cumin seeds and fennel seeds. Allow them to splutter.
2. Add grated ginger and chopped green chili. Sauté for a minute.
3. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
4. Add boiled and mashed potatoes. Season with salt and cook the filling for 3-5 minutes.
5. Garnish with fresh coriander and let the filling cool.

Assembling and Frying Kachoris:

1. Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a small ball.
2. Flatten each ball, creating a small well in the center.
3. Spoon a portion of the potato filling into the well and seal the edges to form a stuffed ball.
4. Roll out the stuffed ball into a flat disc, ensuring the filling is evenly distributed.
5. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
6. Fry the kachoris on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy.
7. Drain excess oil by placing the fried kachoris on a paper towel.

Serve:

Enjoy these Potato Kachoris hot with mint chutney or tamarind sauce for a perfect winter snack that's both flavorful and comforting.