MATAR KACHORI

An excellent source of phytonutrients with anti-oxidant properties, green peas help in neutralizing the free radicals in the body, thereby reducing blood vessel damage and accumulation of cholesterol in the artery walls. As a result, the risk of development and progression of atherosclerosis, stroke, heart disease, and arthritis are lowered to great extents.Green peas contain the special plant protein called lectins which play a major role in dissolving clumps of red blood cells.

MATAR KACHORI 

Ingredients 

FOR STUFFING

• 1 cup boiled green peas 
• 2-3 green chilli [finely chopped]
•  1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• Pinch of asafoetida [hing]
• Salt to taste 
• Oil for swallow fry 

FOR DOUGH 

• 2 cups of plain  flour [maida]
• Salt to taste 

Method 

FOR STUFFING

1. Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds, coriander seeds and asafoetida. When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies and saute for half a minute.
2. Add the crushed green peas and mix well.
3. Add  salt and mix well and saute for 3 minutes.
4. Remove from the flame and keep aside to cool and divide it in 14-16 portions.

FINAL STEP 

1. Divide the dough into 14 to 16 equal portions and roll them into small circle.
2. Place a portion of the stuffing at the center, cover, seal edges and flatten and roll out lightly using a rolling pin. Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing to make more kachoris.
3. Heat the oil in a frying pan and swallow fry the kachoris on medium flame till brown and crispsy.
4. Serve hot with dum aloo.