This Dussehra, bring the taste of Chandni Chowk home with desi 'kachori'

Dussehra is incomplete without scrumptious meals, and 'Chandani Chowk Ki Moong Dal Kachori' will add the festive twist to your celebrations. This tasty snack pairs great with a cup of tea or coffee.

Specially curated by celebrity nutritionist Nmami Agarwal, this healthier version of your street-side favourite is prepared in olive oil - rich in Vitamins A, D, E and K.


The jowar flour used in the recipe is high in fibre and antioxidants, aiding in healthy digestion, while the core of this recipe, moong dal, is rich in protein, fibre, antioxidants, and minerals.

Calorie count
Calories: 189.9 kcal
Protein: 5.2 grams
Carbohydrates: 38.7 grams
Fat: 10.5 grams

Ingredients:

For the kachori
Whole wheat flour: 30 grams
Jowar flour: 30 grams
Salt as per taste
Baking soda: 1/4th teaspoon
Oleev’s Olive Pomace oil: 1.5 teaspoon

For the Filling
Yellow moong dal: 30 grams
Ginger: 1 inch
Green chilli: 1
Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
Cumin powder: ½ teaspoon
Red chilli powder: ½ teaspoon
Fennel seeds: ¼ teaspoon
Lime juice: 1 teaspoon
Pinch of asafetida
Salt as per taste

Method:

For the kachori dough:
- Sieve whole wheat flour, jowar atta, salt, baking soda and add 1.5 teaspoon of olive oil
- Knead into a soft dough using water as desired and keep it aside covered with muslin cloth

For the filling:
- Soak the moong dal for about an hour. Drain and coarsely grind along with ginger and green chilli
- Heat some oil in a pan and add coarse dal, ginger, chili, asafetida, coriander powder, cumin seeds, red chili powder and fennel seeds
- Cook until the moisture has dried up, add lemon juice and mix well
- Roll out small chunks of dough, stuff moong dal filling and flatten slightly using palms
- Bake/air fry the prepared kachoris
- Serve hot with mint chutney