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Raj Kachori Recipe: The King of Chaats

How to make crispy Raj Kachori at home with this easy chaat recipe! Packed with spicy, tangy flavors, yogurt, chutneys & crunchy toppings.
Pratima Singh
Raj Kachori
If there was a crown of street food, Raj Kachori wears it proudly. This majestic Chat is from North India and it is a celebration of contradictions - crispy and soft, spicy and sweet, tangy and cooling. A golden, puffed-up shell with vibrant fillings such as boiled potatoes, sprouts, chickpeas, creamy yogurt, zesty chutney and crunchy toppings. If you are hosting a festive gathering or doing something fun, Raj Kachori is your ticket for culinary royalty. You can customize it endlessly corresponding to your taste buds.

Components:

For Kachori Shells:

  • 1 cup fine rava (Semolina)
  • 3 tablespoons maida
  • 2 tablespoons Besan (gram flour)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp fennel powder
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper powder
  • 1/8 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp oil
  • Water as needed

For Filling:

  • 1/2 cup boiled chana
  • 1/2 cups boiled mung sprouts
  • 1/2 cup boiled potato cubes
  • 1/2 cup beaten yogurt
  • 1/3 cup of green chutney
  • 1/3 cup sweet tamarind chutney
  • Black salt, roasted cumin powder, red chilly powder (to taste)
  • Boondi and Sev for Topping
  • Pomegranate and chopped coriander for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the dough: 
    • Take rava, flours, spices, baking soda ,oil and mix together. Slowly add water to make the dough. Relax for 30 minutes.
  2. Shape and Fry : 
    • Roll medium sized balls, flatten into discs, and deep fry until golden and crisp.
  3. Assemble the Chat: 
    • Crack open the top of each puri. Fill with chana , potatoes, sprouts, yogurt, chutney and spices.
  4. Toppings:
    • On top of it off: add crushed papad, boondi, sev, pomegranate and coriander.

Pro Tips:

  • Shell mastery: Use fine Semolina and let the dough rest well. Fry on medium heat to get evenly puffed, crisp shells.
  • Balance the flavors: Do not overload with one filling. Magic lays is in flavors - Sweet, Spicy, Tangy and Creamy.
  • Chutney game: The green chutney should be a punchy, and the tamarind chutney should be a sweet tangy.
  • Serve immediately: To keep the shell crisp, assemble before serving .
  • Decorate generously: Sev, boondi, pomegranate and coriander will add not only texture but also visual appeal.

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