Khasta Kachori

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Flour
	2 tablespoons	Ghee
	1/4 teaspoon	Salt , to taste
	1/2 cup	Water
	1 cup	Urad dal , split
	1 tablespoon	Fennel Seed
	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 Powder
	1 tablespoon	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.