Description
A great snack for Holi!
Ingredients
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For the filling:
- 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
- 1 cup frozen edamame, defrosted
- ¼ cup dried unsweetened coconut shredded, toasted
- ½ inch ginger, grated
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ¼ tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ⅛ tsp of cinnamon powder
- 2 tbsp toasted cashews, chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ lime, juiced
- ½ tsp of sugar
- 2 tbsp oil for cooking
- Additional oil for frying
For the dough:
- 2 cups AP flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ lime juiced
- 2 tbsp oil
- ½ cup of cold water
Instructions
For the filling:
- To make the filling, add peas, edamame, coconut, and ginger to a food processor and pulse to a coarse paste and then remove to set aside.
- Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add pea mixture stirring well, for 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the cumin powder, garam masala, coriander powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon powder, and turmeric powder, cook for another 5-7 minutes, or to ensure there is no moisture left in the pan but the peas are still brightly colored. Season the mixture with salt, add lime juice, cashews, and cilantro mix well.
- Remove from heat and transfer the pea mixture to a bowl and set aside to cool completely.
For the dough and fritters:
- To make the pastry dough, add flour into a mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Add the salt and oil to the well, then rub the mixture together using your fingertips and mixed thoroughly.
- Add cold water one tablespoon at a time and knead the dough until it is soft to the touch.
- Rest the dough for 30 minutes and cover.
- When ready to make fritters, take a little oil and rub the dough doll to create a smooth surface.
- Pinch a small piece of dough, approximately the size of a small plum, and then using a rolling pin roll into an even circle about 3 inches. Or use a pastry cutter to make an even circle.
- Place the filling into the center about a tablespoon. Bring the edges of the circle and pinching tightly around the filling. Seal at the top by closing edges and trim any excess dough with a knife. Roll each ball into a ball using palms of the hands.
- Heat oil at 300 and gently lower the kachori fritters into the hot oil using a strainer and gently fry until the pastry is golden brown.