You will need:- ( Pastry )
- 1/2 cup Self-raising flour
- 1/2 cup Chappati flour
- Salt to taste
- 3-4 tbsp oil
- Water to kneed dough
You will need :- ( stuffing )
- 1 cup poha ( rice flakes )
- 2 tbsp roasted gram flour-besan ( I used gujarati style bharwa masala )
- 2 tbsp ginger and green chilli paste
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds
- pinch asafoetida
- 1 tsp seasame seeds
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp dry coconut powder
- Dry mango powder or lemon juice(according to your taste)
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 2 tsp cumin and coriander seeds powder
- 1 tsp fennel seeds(crushed)
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped coriander
- 2 tbsp oil
- More oil to fry
Method:- Mix all the ingredients and make a semi stiff dough. Leave aside to rest for about an hour. Clean, wash and soak the poha at least half an hour. In a heavy bottom pan heat oil and add mustard seeds and asafoetida. After splutter add poha and gram flour and cook for 2-3 minutes on very low heat. Now add all the masala and seasonings. let it cook further about 3-4 minutes. Switch off the heat and let it cool.Now divide the dough into small portions, and roll into a small circle. put a large spoonful of the filling into the center, then fold the dough over the filling to form a ball and seal the edges with a peak at the top. You can grease your palms a little and roll the ball between them to form an even ball if that’s easier. Repeat for all the kachoris. Now heat oil in a wok and deep fry 3-4 kachoris at a time over medium heat till they are golden brown in color. Serve hot with Green Chutney or Tamarind chutney. I served with both..Enjoy as much as my family did!! you can check out my Garlic Kachori here.
No winter or Makar Sankranti is complete without winter warming sesame seeds fudge , ladoos or Mixed dry fruti and seeds brittles ( chikki ) in Gujarat.
Nutty, crunchy and delicate sesame seeds are the cheaper alternative to Almonds in India..When wealthy people prepare their winter warmers with expensive nuts, the less wealthy use sesame seeds in his or her diet and get almost same benefits..
You will need:-
- 1 cup cleaned sesame seeds ( white or black ) I used white
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
- 1/4 cup grated jaggery
- 2 tbsp chopped almonds
- 2 tbsp melon seeds ( Gujarati – Magajtari na biya )
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp dry ginger powder
- 1 tbsp white poppy seeds ( Gujarati – KhusKhus )
Method:- Roast sesame seeds lightly for about 2-3 minutes in non stick pan. Let it cool. Place sesame seeds in a grinder and grind for few seconds. Now add pitted dates and grind for few seconds. Followed by grated jaggery,chopped almonds,melon seeds and white poppy seeds and grind one more time. The mixture has to be a coarse. Add sesame oil and grind the mixture again for 3-4 seconds. Transfer sesame mixture in another bowl, add ginger powder and mix well. You can store straight away in air tight jar, or make small balls. Choice is yours. Enjoy every morning by poping one in your mouth……:)
Note :- If you are using black sesame seeds, instead of adding poppy seeds in the mixture leave it for garnish. Or coat on kachariyu balls.
