Nepalese

Kachori with Lentils

Name: Kachori with Lentils
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nepalese
Ingredients: 1 cup besan; 1/2 cup moong dal; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/4 tsp red chili powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup water; oil for frying; 1/2 tsp ghee; 1/2 tsp coriander leaves

Deep-fried lentil-filled pastries, a popular Nepalese snack.

35 minutes4 servings

Method

Soak moong dal for 2 hours. Drain and grind into a fine paste. Mix with besan, cumin, garam masala, chili powder, salt, and water to form a thick dough.
Knead the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes. Divide into small balls.
Heat oil in a pan. Flatten each ball into a disc and deep-fry until golden brown.
Serve with ghee and coriander leaves.

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