Pyaaz Kachori

Ingredients(for 2 medium kachoris per person)

• 1 cup Whole wheat atta (गेहूं का आटा)
• 1 cup, finely chopped Onions (प्याज)
• 2 tbsp Besan (चना का आटा)
• 1, finely chopped Green chili (हरी मिर्च)
• 1 tsp, grated Ginger (अदरक)
• 1/2 tsp Ajwain (Carom seeds)
• 1/2 tsp Red chili powder (लाल मिर्च पाउडर)
• 1/2 tsp Amchur powder (Dry mango powder)
• 1 tsp Coriander powder (धनिया पाउडर)
• to taste Salt (नमक)
• 2 tbsp + for brushing Oil (तेल, use cold-pressed if possible)
• 1 tbsp, chopped Fresh coriander leaves (धनिया पत्ता) - optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the dough by mixing whole wheat atta, 1 tbsp oil, ajwain, and a pinch of salt. Add water gradually and knead into a smooth, stiff dough. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes.

   10 minutes

   Add water little by little to avoid sticky dough.

2. 2

   For the filling, heat 1 tbsp oil in a kadhai. Add ginger and green chili, sauté for a minute. Add chopped onions and cook on medium flame until translucent.

   5 minutes

   Do not brown the onions; keep them soft and aromatic.

3. 3

   Add besan, coriander powder, red chili powder, amchur, and salt. Sauté until besan turns golden and mixture is dry. Stir in fresh coriander leaves. Let it cool.

   3 minutes

   Stir continuously to prevent besan from sticking.

4. 4

   Divide the dough into equal balls. Flatten each ball and place a spoonful of the onion filling in the center. Fold the edges and seal tightly. Gently flatten each stuffed ball.

   5 minutes

   Seal properly to avoid filling from leaking.