Pav Kachori

Pav Kachori is a delightful Indian snack featuring crisp, gluten-free kachoris stuffed with spiced lentils, served with soft pav and tangy chutneys. This midnight craving dish is both satisfying and bursting with flavors, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

• Split yellow moong dal - 100 grams
• Boiled potatoes - 100 grams
• Green chili - 1, finely chopped
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Salt - to taste
• Rice flour - 50 grams
• Potato starch - 30 grams
• Water - as needed
• Oil - for frying
• Pav bread (gluten-free) - 4 pieces
• Chutney (tamarind or mint) - for serving

Steps

1. Soak the split yellow moong dal in water for 2-3 hours, then drain and grind to a coarse paste.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground moong dal, boiled potatoes (mashed), green chili, ginger, cumin seeds, coriander powder, garam masala, asafoetida, and salt. Mix well to form a uniform filling.
3. Divide the filling into equal portions and shape them into small balls.
4. In another bowl, mix rice flour and potato starch, adding enough water to form a smooth, pliable dough.
5. Take a small portion of the dough, flatten it into a disc, and place a filling ball in the center. Fold the edges over the filling and seal it, then gently flatten the kachori.
6. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully slide the kachoris into the oil, frying until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
7. Remove the kachoris and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
8. Warm the gluten-free pav in a pan or microwave, and serve the hot kachoris with pav and chutney.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from lentils, aiding muscle repair and growth.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health and satiety.

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