Kachori Chaat
An authentic vegetarian recipe from Delhi, India
Cook Time
60 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
MediumCategory
VegetarianIngredients
For 4 servings
300g All-purpose flour
150g Urad dal, soaked
8g Fennel seeds
5g Cumin seeds
8g Red chilli powder
2g Asafoetida
300ml Yogurt, whisked
80ml Tamarind chutney
60ml Green chutney
10g Chaat masala
500ml Oil for frying
10g Salt
40g Sev
13 ingredients needed
💡 Pro Tip: Gather all ingredients before you start cooking for a smooth preparation process.
Cooking Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare this authentic dish
Make dough: mix flour, salt, and oil (2 tbsp). Add water gradually to form a firm dough. Rest 20 minutes.
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Cook urad dal filling: heat oil, add asafoetida, cumin, fennel. Add drained urad dal and cook until dry. Add red chilli powder and salt. Cool.
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Divide dough into small balls. Roll into circles. Place dal filling in center. Seal edges. Flatten slightly into thick discs.
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Deep fry on medium heat until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
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To assemble: place 2 kachoris on a plate. Gently crack the top.
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Spoon in yogurt generously.
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Drizzle tamarind chutney and green chutney.
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Sprinkle chaat masala and sev.
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Garnish with fresh coriander and serve immediately.
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Chef's Tips
Fry kachoris on medium heat — high heat browns outside before inside cooks; low heat makes them oily.
The kachoris should be crispy enough to hold their shape when topped with yogurt.
Old Delhi kachori chaat uses urad dal filling — very different from the moong dal kachoris of Rajasthan.
Serve with extra chutney on the side for those who want more tang.
About This Dish
Kachori Chaat is a traditional vegetarian dish from Delhi, India. This authentic recipe provides exact measurements for cooking 4 servings.
- Fry kachoris on medium heat — high heat browns outside before inside cooks; low heat makes them oily. - The kachoris should be crispy enough to hold their shape when topped with yogurt. - Old Delhi kachori chaat uses urad dal filling — very different from the moong dal kachoris of Rajasthan. - Serve with extra chutney on the side for those who want more tang.
Category
Vegetarian
Cook Time
60 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium