Onion (Pyaz) kachori recipe

Pyaz ki kachori is a snack that is crispy and flaky from the outside and has a filling of pyaaz on the inside. These pyaz kachoris are so delightful and delicious and can be consumed as snacks during tea time.

It is a crisp and flaky deep-fried snack recipe made with plain flour and onion stuffing. khasta kachori is famous across India and is made with myriad stuffing including peas, moong dal, and potatoes. but this recipe of kachori is made with an easy and simple stuffing of spiced onions.

Made using all-purpose flour, onions, green chillies and a melange of spices, this snack recipe is perfect for family get-togethers. You can serve this mouth-watering delight with tamarind or green chutney and a beverage of your choice to make it even more flavourful.

Ingredients for Pyaz kachori

Kachori Dough 

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
• 2 tbsp ghee
• Salt to taste
• water to knead
• oil for frying

for stuffing:

• 1 tbsp Oil
• 3 Onions, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon cumin/jeera
• ½ teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf), coarsely crushed
• ½ teaspoon coriander seeds (crushed)
• ½ teaspoon ginger paste
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder)
• 2 green chilli
• pinch hing / asafoetida
• ¼ tsp sugar
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tablespoon gram flour (besan)

Instructions for Pyaz kachori

Kachori Dough 

1. For preparing the dough, take a bowl and add all-purpose flour, salt, and ghee.
2. crumble and mix well making sure the dough holds its shape.
3. in addition, add water little by little and knead.
4. knead well till you form a smooth and soft dough.
5. keep aside for 10-15 minutes to rest.
6. Meanwhile, on a chopping board, chop the onions and green chillies finely.

For Filling 

1. Now, place a pan over medium flame and add 1 tablespoon oil.
2. When the oil is hot enough, add ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp coriander seeds, ½ tsp fennel and pinch hing. saute till it turns aromatic.
3. now add 2 chillies, and ½ tsp ginger paste and saute for 30 seconds.
4. Saute well and let the mixture turn to cook.
5. furthermore, add 2 onions and saute until it changes colour slightly.
6. keeping the flame on low, add ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ¼ tsp aamchur, ¼ tsp sugar and Salt, to taste.
7. Mix well all the ingredients. saute on low flame till it turns aromatic.
8. additionally, add ¼ cup besan and roast well.
9. Mix well to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly coated. Once the oil separates in the pan, take it off the flame and let it cool.

pyaz kachori preparation:

1. Now extract a small portion of the dough and make small dough balls.
2. spread it using your hand and keep it thick in the central and thin at the edges.
3. Next, add the spoonful of filling to it.
4. get the edges together and form a bundle. close the top by pressing and flattening.
5. furthermore, gently press the edges and flatten them to form a poori size.
6. Repeat the process with all the kachoris. Ensure that the stuffing doesn’t break out.
7. Now, place a deep-bottomed pan over medium flame and heat refined oil in it.
8. Once the oil is hot enough, add the raw kachoris
9. do not touch it for a minute or till they float.
10. then press with the spoon to puff up. turn around and fry the kachori till it turns golden brown all over.
11. Once the kachoris are done, place them on a plate lined with absorbent paper.
12. Serve hot with chutney and as a side with tea or coffee.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with chutney and as a side with tea or coffee.