Name: Baked Masala Kachori recipe by Anshu Matta at BetterButter
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For Masala Filling; Spicy mixed namkeen - 2 tbsp; Besan gathiya - 2 tbsp; Coriander powder - 1 tsp; Black pepper powder - 1/2 tsp; Red chili powder - 1 tsp; Fennel (saunf) powder - 1 tsp; Fenugreek (methidana) powder - 1/2 tsp; Kasoori methi powder - 1 tsp; Sugar - 1/2 tsp; Tamaraind pulp - 1 tbsp; Salt - as per taste; For Kachori Dough; All purpose flour (maida) - 2 cups; Salt - 1/2 tsp; Ajwain - 1/2 tsp; Baking soda - 1/2 tsp; Oil - 4 tbsp; Ice cold water - enough for kneading

ABOUT Baked Masala Kachori RECIPE

These kachoris are baked and are loaded with tangy-spicy masala filling which makes them truly lip-smacking and delectable. When feeling low, bake them and treat yourself to a yummilicious breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients Serving: 4

For Masala Filling
Spicy mixed namkeen - 2 tbsp
Besan gathiya - 2 tbsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Black pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
Red chili powder - 1 tsp
Fennel (saunf) powder - 1 tsp
Fenugreek (methidana) powder - 1/2 tsp
Kasoori methi powder - 1 tsp
Sugar - 1/2 tsp
Tamaraind pulp - 1 tbsp
Salt - as per taste
For Kachori Dough
All purpose flour (maida) - 2 cups
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Ajwain - 1/2 tsp
Baking soda - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 4 tbsp
Ice cold water - enough for kneading

Instructions

Grind all the ingredients mentioned under "Masala Filling" section to a coarse powder.
Make small balls out of the mixture (should yield about 10 balls) and keep aside. If the mixture is not binding, sprinkle few drops of water and try again.
Now, sift maida, salt and baking soda. Add in ajwain and oil and rub together until the mixture resembles bread crumb texture.
Next knead a semi-stiff dough using ice cold water, little at a time. Knead the dough well for about 6 to 8 minutes until it is completely smooth.
Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, Pinch out 8 to 10 balls out of the dough.
With the help of a rolling pin, shape it into a disc and place a ball of filling in the center.
Gather sides of the disc and bring to the center sealing the stuffing.
Press the kachori between your palms.
Meanwhile pre-heat the oven at 180 degrees C.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and keep all the kachoris on it. Brush them lightly with some oil.
Pop in the oven to bake for 20 to 25 minutes, once flipping them in between. Kachoris should be ready.

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