Kachori Sweets

Kachori Sweets are delightful, flaky pastries filled with a blend of sweetened lentils and spices, offering a unique twist to traditional Indian desserts. These decadent treats are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Ghee (or vegetable oil) - 30 grams
• Warm water - 40 ml
• Yellow split peas - 50 grams
• Sugar - 30 grams
• Cardamom powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chopped nuts (cashews and almonds) - 20 grams
• Salt - a pinch
• Oil for frying - as needed

Steps

1. Soak the yellow split peas in water for about 2-3 hours, then drain.
2. In a saucepan, cook the soaked peas with enough water until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash them.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed peas, sugar, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts. Mix well to form the filling, and set aside.
4. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Add ghee and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
5. Gradually add warm water to the flour mixture and knead into a smooth dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into small balls (about the size of a golf ball). Flatten each ball into a small disc.
7. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each disc and carefully fold the dough around the filling, sealing it tightly.
8. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the kachoris in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
9. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from yellow split peas.
• Contains healthy fats from nuts.

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