Dahi Kachori

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Ingredients

1 cup	all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons	ghee
1/2 teaspoon	salt
1/4 cup	water
1 cup	urad dal
1 teaspoon	fennel seeds
1 teaspoon	coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon	red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon	garam masala
1 teaspoon	amchur (dried mango powder)
1/4 teaspoon	asafoetida

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse and soak the urad dal in water for 4-5 hours, then drain and grind to a coarse paste.
2. 2 In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and asafoetida. Saute for a few seconds.
3. 3 Add the ground urad dal paste, red chili powder, garam masala, amchur, and salt. Cook until the mixture is dry and aromatic. Let it cool.
4. 4 In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, ghee, and salt. Gradually add water to form a soft dough. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
5. 5 Divide the dough into small balls. Flatten each ball, place a spoonful of the urad dal mixture in the center, and seal the edges to form a kachori.
6. 6 Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry the kachoris on medium heat until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
7. 7 Whisk the yogurt until smooth and set aside.
8. 8 To serve, place the kachoris on a plate, pour yogurt over them, and drizzle with tamarind and mint chutneys.
9. 9 Sprinkle cumin powder, chaat masala, and chopped coriander leaves on top.