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Homemade Diet kachori

Yields1 Serving

These baked kachoris are a healthier, high-protein alternative with much less oil than traditional versions.

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Ingredients
 40 g Whole wheat flour
 1 pinch Salt
 20 g Bengal gram dal (Chana Dal), soaked for 1-2 hours and drained.
 2 g Ginger
 1 pinch Salt
 0.50 g Cumin Powder
 0.50 g Garam Masala
 1 pinch Turmeric Powder
 0.50 g Fennel seeds
 0.50 g Coriander powder.
 1 g Green Chili Chopped
 0.50 pinch Amchur Powder
 2 g Fresh coriander finely chopped
 3 ml Oil for Brushing
Directions
1

Prepare the Dough:

  • In a bowl, combine whole wheat flour and a pinch of salt.
  • Gradually add water and knead into a smooth, firm dough.
  • Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
2

Prepare the Filling:

  • Grind the soaked Bengal gram dal coarsely without water.
  • Heat a pan and lightly dry roast cumin seeds and fennel seeds.
  • Add the coarsely ground dal, grated ginger, green chili (if using), coriander powder, garam masala, amchur powder, and salt.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes on low heat until the dal is fragrant and slightly dry. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  • Mix in chopped coriander leaves.
3

Assemble the Kachoris:

  • Divide the dough into two equal portions and roll each into a small disc.
  • Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each disc, then gently fold the edges over the filling to seal.
  • Flatten each filled ball slightly, shaping it into a kachori.
4

Bake the Kachoris:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) or set the air fryer to 180°C.
  • Lightly brush or spray the kachoris with oil.
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in the air fryer basket.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crisp.
5

Serve:

  • Serve hot with mint chutney or coriander chutney or homemade tamarind chutney!

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

2 Nos

Amount per serving
Calories222
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g7%

Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Sodium 5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 35g13%

Dietary Fiber 7.5g27%
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 25mg2%
Iron 2.8mg16%
Potassium 335mg8%
Phosphorus 305mg25%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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