Matar Kachori / Peas Kachori

Peas Kachori is deep fried bread stuffed with green peas and spices. It is a delicious snack good to have on cold days. Usually the dough is prepared by using all purpose flour ( maida ) But I have substituted it with wheat flour.
Prep Time	15 Minutes
Cooking Time	20-25 Minutes
Serves	12 Kachori
Ingredients	For the covering: Wheat Flour Semolina Carom Seeds Salt Hot Oil Oil For the Stuffing: Green Peas (Fresh/Frozen) Chopped Mint Leaves (Optional) Fennel Seeds Chopped Green Chilli Grated Ginger Garam Masala Chaat Powder Roasted Gram Powder Salt Oil	2 Cups 1 Tbsp. 1 Tsp. To Taste 1 Tbsp. To deep fry   2 Cups 2 Tbsp. 1 Tsp. 1 Tsp. 1 Tbsp. 1.5 Tsp. 1 Tsp. 1 Tbsp. To Taste 2 Tsp.
Method   1.     To make the dough : Take the flour, semolina, salt, carom seeds and hot oil in a mixing bowl. Rub the oil with your fingers. Knead to stiff dough by adding water little by little. Cover it and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.   2.     To make the stuffing : Microwave or boil the peas and mash them using a potato masher. Heat oil in a pan, add fennel seeds, let them sizzle. Add grated ginger, chopped mint and green chillies and sauté for a minute. Add mashed peas and dry masala powders and mix well. Add salt and powdered roasted gram and mix well. Cook for a minute or two. Let it cool.   3.     To make the Kachori : Knead the rested dough to smooth. Make lemon size balls. Roll into 3”-4” round roti. Place a tbsp. of peas stuffing in the center of the rolled dough. Gather the edges of the roti and seal them properly. Flatten and roll the filled potion again. Prepare the rest of the dough similarly. 4.     Heat oil to deep fry. Fry the kachoris in medium hot oil till crisp and golden. Drain them and take them off.   5.     Serve hot with date and green chutney garnished with chopped onion.