Kheema Kachori

Kheema Kachori

Kheema Kachori

Puffed deep-fried pastry shells stuffed with spiced minced meat — lighter and crispier than lukhmi, with a hollow, airy shell that shatters on biting to release the fragrant kheema filling inside. A Bohri snack and breakfast staple.

Cuisines

Bohri

Best for

Breakfast Snacks

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Flour 1 cup Flour
ghee 2 tablespoons Ghee
salt Salt , to taste
water 1/2 cup Water
Minced Meat 200 grams Minced Meat , chicken or mutton
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
garam masala 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, ghee, and salt.
  2. 2 Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough. Cover and set aside for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onions until golden brown.
  4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
  5. 5 Add minced meat and cook until it changes color.
  6. 6 Stir in red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt.
  7. 7 Cook the mixture until the meat is fully cooked and the moisture evaporates.
  8. 8 Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well. Allow the mixture to cool.
  9. 9 Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a small disc.
  10. 10 Place a spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each disc.
  11. 11 Gather the edges of the disc to seal the filling and shape into a ball.
  12. 12 Flatten each ball gently with your palm.
  13. 13 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  14. 14 Fry the kachoris until golden brown and crispy.
  15. 15 Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Tips

Ensure the filling is dry to prevent the kachoris from becoming soggy.