Vegetable Kachori Thali

Vegetable Kachori Thali is a delightful Indian platter featuring crispy, flaky kachoris stuffed with a spiced vegetable mix, served alongside tangy chutneys and a refreshing salad. This dairy-free dish is perfect for a satisfying dinner that bursts with flavor.

Ingredients

• For Kachori Dough -
• All-purpose flour - 1 cup
• Carom seeds (ajwain) - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Water - as needed
• For Filling -
• Boiled and mashed potatoes - 1 cup
• Green peas - 1/2 cup
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Oil for frying - as needed
• For Salad -
• Cucumber, diced - 1/2 cup
• Tomato, diced - 1/2 cup
• Onion, finely chopped - 1/4 cup
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• For Chutney -
• Coriander leaves - 1/2 cup
• Mint leaves - 1/4 cup
• Green chili - 1
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, carom seeds, salt, and oil. Mix well and gradually add water to form a soft dough. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
2. In a pan, heat a little oil and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add mashed potatoes, green peas, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, then stir in fresh coriander leaves. Allow to cool.
3. Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a small disc, place a spoonful of the vegetable filling in the center, and fold the edges to seal it. Flatten gently.
4. In a deep pan, heat oil for frying over medium heat. Fry the kachoris until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
5. For the salad, combine diced cucumber, tomato, onion, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
6. For the chutney, blend coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chili, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
7. Serve the kachoris hot, accompanied by the salad and chutney.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 75 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from the cooking oil, beneficial for heart health.

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