Prep Time : 6-10 minutes

Cook time : 21-25 minutes

Serve : 4

Ingredients

Paneer (cottage cheese) grated 200 grams

Refined flour (maida) 1 cup

Melted ghee 6 tablespoons

Salt to taste

Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon

Asafoetida a pinch

Coriander powder 2 teaspoons

Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon

Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon

Chaat masala 1/2 teaspoon

Fresh coriander chopped 2-3 tablespoons

Oil to deep fry

Method

1. In a bowl add refined flour and add 4 tablespoons ghee and salt. Mix well with the fingertips till the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

2. Add water and knead to stiff dough. Cover with a damp muslin cloth and set aside.

3. Grate the cottage cheese in a bowl.

4. Heat the remaining ghee in a nonstick pan. Add the cumin seeds, once they start to change the colour, add asafoetida and mix. Add coriander powder, garam masala powder, red chilli powder, chaat masala, coriander leaves salt and saute for 30 seconds.

5. Add the grated cottage cheese and mix well. Transfer the mixture in a bowl and allow to cool.

6. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.

7. Divide the dough and stuffing into 8 equal portions.

8. Roll out a portion of the dough and stuff the paneer filling. Gather the edges and roll into a ball flatten slightly with a rolling pin.

9. Deep fry the kachoris on low heat till golden brown and crisp. Drain onto an absorbent paper and Serve hot.

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By M. Divya Shri