Pyaaz Kachori

I had been looking for this recipe for a long time after my trip to Jaipur. I heard this is their specialty but could not taste it. So after consistent efforts at hunting for this recipe, I stumbled upon this version I don't remember where. Nevertheless, the try was worth it and it was simply delicious. For those of you who wish to try this, let me tell you, this is one truly mouth-watering snack. You cannot stop at one / two.

Preparation Time  : 20 minutes
Cooking Time : 15 minutes
Makes : 12 kachoris

Ingredients

For the dough

Maida / All purpose flour - 2 cups
Melted Ghee - 1/4 cup
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Ajwain - 1/2 tsp crushed
Water - as required

For the onion filling

Onions - 2 cups, finely chopped
Nigella Seeds (Kalonji)  - 1 tsp
Saunf - 2 tsp
Bay leaf -2
Green chillies - 1 1/2 tsp, chopped
Gram flour / besan - 2 tbsp
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala - 1 tsp
Chopped Coriander - 2 tbsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste

Oil for frying

Procedure

1.  Mix all the ingredients of the dough and make into a soft dough adding enough water. Knead for 5 minutes.
2. Divide the dough into 12 portions and set aside covered with a wet cloth
3. Heat oil in a pan, add the kalonji, saunf, bay leaf, green chillies and onion and saute till the onions are light brown.
4. Add the gram flour, coriander powder, chilli powder, garam masala and salt and continue to cook for a minute
5. Add the chopped coriander, remove the bay leaf and allow the mixture to cool.
6. Divide into 12 equal portions
7. Roll each dough ball into 2" diameter slightly thick circle
8. Place one portion of filling in the center
9. Stretch the dough around the filling, seal the filling and remove excess dough if any
10. Roll out each filled portion into 2.5" diameter, without damaging the cover.
11. Gently press the center of the filled portion with the thumb. This will help the kachoris puff up while frying
12. Repeat with the remaining 11 portions.
13. Heat oil and fry the kachoris on a slow flame. This will ensure the inside on the dough is also cooked.
14. Serve hot with Sweet chat chutney and Spicy green chat chutney