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“A deep-fried, spicy, stuffed pastry from Rajasthan—crispy golden brown, filled with moong dal, onions, and Indian spices.”

Kachori

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Kachori, kachodi, katchuri, kachuri or kachauri (pronounced [kətʃɔːɽi]) is a deep-fried, spicy, stuffed pastry or bread originating from the Marwar region of Rajasthan, India. It is made of maida filled with a baked mixture of moong dal or onions (usually, depending on the variation), besan, coriander, red chili powder, salt, and other Indian spices and deep-fried in vegetable oil until crispy golden brown. It is served potato curry and sometimes with hot with sweet and spicy tamarind chutney or occasionally with mint and green chilli chutney. Originating in India, kachoris have become popular throughout South Asia, each region adding its own local variations.

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Kachori arrives at your plate as a golden-brown pillow of pastry, its exterior shattered-crisp from the deep fryer. Inside: a savory baked filling of moong dal or onions bound with besan and warming spices—coriander, red chili, salt—that speaks to Marwar's bold kitchen. It's eaten warm with potato curry and a tart tamarind chutney that cuts through the richness, or with the cooling brightness of mint and green chilli on the side.

Order it here when it has

  • crispy exterior
  • aromatic spice blend
  • regional popularity across South Asia
  • versatile accompaniments

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