Khasta Kachori

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 2/5 cup oil (absorbed)
• 1/4 cup black gram dal
• 1/2 cup spinach
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp mango powder
• 1/4 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp carom seeds
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Soak dal for 2 hours, drain water completely, and grind coarsely.
2. Steam spinach and grind it.
3. Add spinach paste to flour and make smooth dough.
4. Heat 1 tbsp oil, add all spices, and stir for a minute.
5. Add ground dal, sugar, salt, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
6. Divide fillings and dough into 8 equal portions.
7. Roll out each dough portion into a small roti, place one portion of dal filling in the center, bring the edges together, and press firmly.
8. Roll the stuffed dough into a puri.
9. Heat oil and deep-fry till golden on both sides.
10. Serve hot with chutney or yogurt.