Nepalese

Cardamom and Saffron Kachauri with Cumin

Name: Cardamom and Saffron Kachauri with Cumin
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Nepalese
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon oil; oil for frying; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup sliced green chilies; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/2 tsp cardamom; 1/2 tsp saffron (soaked in 1 tbsp warm water)

Brings a fragrant, floral note to the pastries.

22 minutes8 servings

Method

Combine cardamom with the flour, and mix saffron water into the filling.
Mix flour, salt, cumin, and garam masala in a bowl.
Add water and oil; knead into a soft dough.
Roll the dough into small balls and flatten into discs.
Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crisp.

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