Matar Ki Kachori

Matar Ki Kachori recipe with Whole Wheat flour and green peas with traditional deep frying and new age Air Fry method(Recipe Video included)

Crispy Flaky Matar Ki Kachori, a delicious North Indian snack filled with spicy peas filling and best enjoyed with chutneys and potato curry.

Kachoris are flaky deep fried Indian pastries with various fillings(savoury and sweet).

Savoury Kachoris are stuffed with various spicy fillings like urad dal(split black lentils), potatoes and onion mix. These are a popular breakfast and brunch or evening snack item in North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana. In many places ,you can see stalls of sweets shops and vendors during early morning hrs or evening chai time.

In Uttar Pradesh, where I come from, Dal ki Kachoris(with Lentil filing) are very popular. We also love Rajasthani Pyaaz Ki Kachori served with special Kadhi these are one of my favourite.

Then there is a sweet version.. The Famous Mawa Kachori from Rajasthan, filled with sweet milk solids and nuts filling.

Khasta Kachoris is the term mainly used for any type of kachoris. Khasta means flaky and crispy at the same time. Pastries are deep fried in low medium oil till light brown to get the Khasta effect.

Since these are deep fried we usually do not indulge in Kachori binge on usual days/weekends. Since my family loves it so I do make a point to make any of the Kachori type on festive occasions.

What is Matar Ki Kachori

Matar ki Kachoris are famous throughout India. In U.P whole wheat flour is used for the pastry whereas in West Bengal, all purpose flour is used and these are known Askoraishutir Kochuri Or Motor Shutir Kochuri.

Matar ki Kachori is especially made during winters when fresh seasonal peas are availabe. But you can always make these with frozen peas. We love to have these with spicy Rassewale Aloo ki Subzi(no onion no garlic) that is my family's favourite, and with sweet and tangy Tamarind Chutney and Green chutney.

Whenever I make these I always make a few extra, which we enjoy next day with our evening tea.

Can I make Matar Ki Kachoris a day before serving

These are best when served hot pipping straight after frying but you can always make these 2-3 hrs before serving time or a day in advance and refrigerated.

Before serving you can reheat these in oven or even in Air Fryer and serve. I won't recommend using microwave for reheating as these turn soggy as soon as out of microwave and then after few minutes harden as these cool down.

In case you do not have oven simply keep these in a preheated pan and then keep the pan at low heat and warm these for a few minutes. Take are the flame should not be on high, as these may burn also.

How to make Matar ki Kachori

To make any type of Kachori we need to make dough for party or outer covering. And make filling.

Keep few points to keep in mind while kneading the dough and you will get perfect Khasta Matar ki Kachori..

Making Moien for the dough(preparing the flour with mixing oil/ghee) is very important. Oil/ghee should be mixed into the flour till the mix. resembles breadcrumbs.

Do not knead a very tight dough. It should be pailabe and soft. If dough is tight, kachoris will tear up while frying.

Knead dough with cold water, it adds to the flakiness in the dough.

To make filling, coarsely grind the peas and then cook in spices. Do not add any water while cooking peas.

Can I make these in Air Fryer or bake in Oven

If you are on a restricted diet(low oil) you can make these conveniently in AIR FRYER and Oven.

Follow the same steps for making dough, stuffing and filling the stuffing in kachori.

Then brush with oil and air fry or bake in a preheated oven at 350 ºF or 180°C---REFER the RECIPE CARD for DETAILS

Watch out the Video recipe for detailed stepwise procedure for making Matar Ki Kachori

Recipe Card for Matar Ki Kachori

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Do make these crispy flaky and delicious Kachoris for your get-togethers and festivities.

Few suggestions on Menu for Festivals and get togethers..(Click on the dish name for recipe)

Khasta Kachori/Bedmi Poori, Rassewale Aloo ki Subzi, Gatte K Pulao, Boondi Raita, Sooji Halwa/Gajar Halwa

Dal Baati Churma, Instant Khaman Dhokla, Rajasthani Kabuli Pulao, Chass or Jal Jeera.

Chole Bhature, Dahi Bhalle/Vade, Chawal Ki Kheer

Dal Makhani, Matar Paneer, Jeera Rice, Whole Wheat Naan and Mango Thandai Lassi

Maa Chane Di Dal, Shahi Paneer Kofta Curry, Aloo Gobhi, Spinach and Pomegranate Raita

Looking for Rice Pulao and Biryani recipes.. your can checkout here.. A-Z Biryani/Pulao Rice Recipes

Few of the Indian Dessert Ideas -- Desserts/Mithai for Festivals

Some snack ideas for your festivities.. Dal Ke Pakore , Methi aur Methi Vada, Masala Idli, Chutneywale Aloo, Tandoori Gobhi and many more.

Wish you and all your loved ones a Very Happy and Colorful Holi!!

Holi my favourite festival!! The Festival of Colors, the festival Welcoming Spring, the time of the year to relish our favourite Gujiya. Gujiya as synonymous to Holi!! I already have traditional Gujiya recipe and a Fusion Gujiya recipe with White Chocolate and Nutella and Nuts filling … Do checkout my detailed post on Festival of Holi and collection of recipes for Holi party or any get together-- Holi Get Together!!

Do make these for your Holi party. With some preparations you can make ahead of your Holi Celebrations and then can relish these with chutneys of your choice. Kachoris are crowd pleases and are a favourite among all the age groups.

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