Authentic Bihari Chana Dal ki Kachori with Warm Aloo Dum
Crispy, flaky deep-fried breads stuffed with a spiced split chickpea filling, served alongside a savory potato curry. This classic regional breakfast brings rich, comforting textures and aromatic spices to your dining table.
70min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Drain the soaked chana dal and grind it coarsely without adding much water.
2
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and asafoetida.
3
Add the chopped green chilies, grated ginger, and the coarsely ground chana dal.
4
Sauté on medium heat until the moisture evaporates and the dal is cooked through.
5
Mix in the amchur, garam masala, and salt, then set the filling aside to cool completely.
6
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and warm ghee, then knead into a firm dough using water.
7
Divide the dough into equal small balls, flatten them slightly, and stuff each with a portion of the chana dal mixture.
8
Seal the edges securely and gently roll them out into thick kachoris.
9
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-low flame and fry the kachoris until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
10
Serve hot alongside warm Aloo Dum.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup split Bengal gram (chana dal), soaked for 4 hours
4 tablespoons ghee or oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon dried mango powder (amchur)
1 teaspoon garam masala
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Warm Aloo Dum for serving
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.