Lilva Kachori
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A delightful snack made from pigeon peas and a blend of spices, wrapped in a crispy outer shell. Perfect for breakfast or a teatime snack.
Cuisines
Gujarati
Kathiyawadi
Best for
Snacks
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Recipe
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Lilva , fresh |
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1 cup | Flour |
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2 tablespoons | Semolina |
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3 tablespoons | Oil , for deep frying |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Ginger , paste |
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1 teaspoon | Green chili paste |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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1 teaspoon | Lemon juice |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Fennel Seed |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Water , as needed |
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, semolina, and a pinch of salt. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and mix well.
- 2 Gradually add water to form a smooth dough. Cover and set aside for 15 minutes.
- 3 Boil the lilva in water until soft, then drain and coarsely grind them.
- 4 Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, and asafoetida.
- 5 Once the seeds crackle, add ginger paste and green chili paste. Sauté for a minute.
- 6 Add the ground lilva, salt, sugar, lemon juice, garam masala, and coriander powder. Mix well.
- 7 Cook the mixture until it becomes dry. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 8 Divide the dough into small balls. Flatten each ball and place a spoonful of the lilva mixture in the center.
- 9 Gather the edges and seal the filling inside. Shape into round kachoris.
- 10 Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Fry the kachoris on medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
- 11 Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Tips
For a richer taste, add a pinch of ajwain (carom seeds) to the dough.