For the Indian Cooking Challenge, this month, Vaishali got me a recipe for Raj Kachori, which was a mix of a couple of other Raj Kachori Recipes. All these were from Rajasthani friends, so I knew it was going to be one of those delicious treats.
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| Raj Kachori ~ Rajasthani Special |
This is among one of those chats I haven't already tasted, though I have heard about it many times. Somehow until I actually read about the recipe, I always thought this was like the regular Kachoris. So it was all a big surprise when on reading I realized that the Kachori is actually a huge Gol Gappe or Pani Puri. See we seem to have done the kachoris, pani puris, now it's time to combine both and make Raj Kachoris!
Dahi Vada, Boiled Moong, Boiled Potatoes, Fried Kachoris, Three different Chutneys. Hung Curds, Chat Masala, Kala Namak.
Vadas for the Dahi Vada, deep fried and soaked in hot water to make it soft.
These are made as to the regular Meddu Vada. I added green chili paste along with salt. No need to add all the spices or masalas as these are going to be stuffed in.
How to make the Kachoris
Dough for kachori
1 cup all purpose flour
¼ cup semolina
2 pinches baking soda
Mix both the flours .
Add baking soda and knead into a semi soft dough.
Cover and leave for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into 14 parts and make balls.
Flatten a ball and roll it into a disc about 3''.
Deep fry, adjusting the flame from slow to medium and vice versa, till you get a real crisp golden kachori.
Make all the kachoris in a similar manner.
How to make Papdis:
For the Papadis, I have one with Besan or follow the recipe with Maida that's given below
Maida Papadis
Adapted from Sailu's
Ingredients Needed:
Maida / All purpose flour - 1 cup
Kalonji/ onion seeds - 1/2 tsp or Ajwain / Bishop's weed - 1/2 tsp
Oil or Ghee - 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Water for kneading
Oil for deep frying
How to make the Papdis
Take a wide bowl add the maida, oil, kalonji/Ajwain, and salt and mix well. Slowly add water and make a smooth dough. Leave aside covered with muslin cloth for 15 mins
Knead the dough again for a min. Dust and roll out big thin rotis. Using a cutter, cut out small circles. Using a fork, mark on the top to ensure these don't puff up during frying.
Heat enough oil for deep frying. It should be on medium high and once its hot, slide the padis into the hot oil and allow to cook. Flip over and fry the other side till light golden brown. Drain on to a kitchen towel.
Cool and store in an airtight container and use it when required.
Note: Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying the papdi. If the oil is not hot enough, the papdi will absorb a lot of oil.
This is what finally happened!
How to assemble the Raj Kachori
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Rajasthani Raj Kachori
Dough for kachori
1 cup all purpose flour
¼ cup semolina
2 pinches baking soda
Mix both the flours .
Add baking soda and knead into a semi soft dough.
Cover and leave for 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into 14 parts and make balls.
Flatten a ball and roll it into a disc about 3''.
Deep fry, adjusting the flame from slow to medium and vice versa, till you get a real crisp golden kachori.
Make all the kachoris in the similar manner.
Filling
Boiled potatoes chopped finely
Boiled moong sprouts
Boiled black channa
Boondi, soaked for 10 minutes and squeezed
Dahi wada
Papadi
Sauces
Fresh beaten curd
Sweet tamarind chutney
Spicy green chutney
Garlic chutney
Dry spices
Salt
Chaat masala
Peeli mirch
Red chilly powder
Black salt
Garnish
Fine sev
Coriander leaves
Once the kachori is made make sure you store them in an airtight container.
These can be prepared at least a week before.
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| How to assemble the Raj Kachori |
Filling the kachori
Gently tap the upper layer of the crisp kachori with the help of your index finger.the opening has to be wide.
Fill the kachori in the following order..
Dahi wada
Papdi
Potatoes
Black channa
Boondi
Sprinkle spices
Pour curd
Sweet chutney
Spicy chutney
Garlic chutney
Spices
Fine sev
Coriander
The curd and sauces, dry spices all can vary according to ones taste.
I am so eager to check out what my ICC members have posted, you can check out their links below!
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Shobana Vijay says
Hi srivalli,this is my first comment in your blog.I was amazed to see your recipe.Its totally good.Have to learn lots from you.Great work.
BuddingHomemaker says
Looks yummy.... am a big fan of chaats...have to try this
Manjula Bharath says
very very well explained post 🙂 and fabulous raj kachori 🙂 looks so delicious and makes me drool here 🙂
vaishali sabnani says
Aw...you even made the papdi at home. .super. .and I am so glad you and your family liked the kachori. .and you got to taste a new dish. It was a great hit in our family too.
Since I always have the chutneys in the fridge ,boiled potatoes and dahiwadas too are mostly there it was a real quick job for me..anyway it looks great with all these pics..
Chandrani Banerjee says
Awesome raj kachori. Lovely steps pics.
Pavani N says
Just made these for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed them. Couldn't take pictures as it was late into night. Will make a small batch tomorrow and try to post by the end of day US time. Thanks for a yummy challenge Valli. Your clicks have come out very well.
Kalpana Sareesh says
tats a grt grt grt work.. m lovin it..
Arthy Suman says
wish to have some now, looks so delicious
Priya Suresh says
Omg, am just speechless, you have just made this kachori prefectly..Mindblowing Valli.
nayana says
Such a well explained and step by step post ......Raaj Kachories were awesome.....
Saraswathi Tharagaram says
Love your detailed post!! very clear and easy to follow..Bookmarking it..
Preeti Garg says
Look wonderful and love the step by step recipe..