Khasta Kachori

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Ingredients

1 cup	all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons	ghee
1/4 teaspoon	salt
1/2 cup	water
1 cup	split urad dal
1 tablespoon	fennel seeds
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon	red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon	asafoetida
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 teaspoon	amchur (dry mango) powder
1 tablespoon	oil
—	salt to taste
—	oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, ghee, and salt. Gradually add water to form a soft dough. Cover and set aside for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Rinse and soak split urad dal in water for 2 hours. Drain and grind to a coarse paste without adding water.
3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and asafoetida. Sauté until aromatic.
4. 4 Add the urad dal paste, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, amchur, and salt. Cook until the mixture is dry and fragrant.
5. 5 Divide the dough into equal portions and roll into balls. Flatten each ball and place a spoonful of filling in the center.
6. 6 Gather the edges to seal and shape into a ball again. Flatten gently to form a disc.
7. 7 Heat oil for deep frying. Fry the kachoris on medium heat until golden brown and crisp.
8. 8 Drain on paper towels and serve hot.