Kachori

Kachori - More specifically spelled as Kachauri, a farsan or spicy Indian mouth watering snack of various regions of India, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh.

A tasty kachori served in Richmond, Virginia

Variations

In Rajasthan it is usually a round flattened ball made of Fine flour filled with a stuffing of backed mixture of yellow moong dal or Urad Dal the crushed and washed horse beans, besan the crushed and washed gram flour, black pepper, red chili powder, salt and other spices.

In Gujarat, it is usually a round ball made of flour and dough filled with a stuffing of yellow moong dal, black pepper, red chili powder, and ginger paste.

In Uttar Pradesh, it is a flattened ball of spiced potatoes, typically including potatoes and peas, wrapped in white flour, and deep fried.

A variant includes sweet upwas (fast) kachori, made with potato, coconut, and sugar. Kachoris are often served with a chutney, often made from tamarind, mint, or coriander.