
Introduction:
Transfer the pieces of normal bread into crispy, Luchnowi Golden kachori in less than 30 minutes. This fast bread Kachoris is made from store-bought bread, without compromising on flaky layers or spice filling. Suitable for a busy morning, children's lunchbox or tea parties, it deliver all the delicious satisfaction of the classic kachori with very low prep time.
Ingredients:
- 8 slices white or whole whole sandwich bread
- 1 cup of cooked yellow moong lentils
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
- 1 teaspoon ginger chili paste
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons water
- Oil for shallow frying
Method:
- Prepare Filling:
- Heat the oil in pan on medium heat. Add cumin, fennel seeds and asafoetida . Let them sizzle for 10 seconds.
- Stir in the paste of ginger chilli and stir until the raw aroma disappears. Add cooked lentils, coriander powder, cayenne powder, garam spices and salt.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, stir constantly. Mash lightly, add enough water to bring the chopped coriander and mix together. Remove from heat and cool
- Combine the Kachoris :
- Circle each piece of bread in a circle using a 3 inch cookie cutter or a small bowl. Gently flatten each disk with a rolling pin.
- Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of filling on half of the bread disc . Fold the other half and press the edge firmly with a fork to seal.
- Fry up to Golden :
- Take a nonstick pan and heat oil on medium heat.
- Place the raw kachori and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until crisp and golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.
Serving Instructions:
Serve it hot with with tamarind date chutney, mint coriander chutney. Pair with masala chai for breakfast or pack them in the lunchbox .
Tips and Variations:
- For a healthy version, brush the kachoris with some oil and bake at 200 ° C for 15-20 minutes.
- Swap the lentils filling with the mashed spice potatoes or cheese.
- Use multigrain or gluten free bread corresponding to the requirements of the diet.
- Make sure the filling is not too moist, or the bread disc can tear.