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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑16gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Taj Kachori

How to order / say it
Say it ताज कचौरी — [Tahj kah-cho-ree]
Order I'd like a Taj Kachori, please.
Locally मुझे ताज कचौरी चाहिए, कृपया।
Say locally

Deep-fried flaky pastry filled with spiced lentil mixture.

Why try it?

Taj Kachori is a quintessential Agra snack, reflecting the city's love for spicy street foods and offering a burst of savory flavors.

How it tastes

Crunchy layers envelop a spicy, savory filling of lentils and spices, with an intense, earthy aroma and satisfying flakiness.

Origin & History — first documented: 1875

The Taj Kachori has long roots in Agra's street food culture, famous for being a quick, tasty snack since the late 19th century.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g flour
  • 🫘 100 g moong dal
  • 🧂 15 g spices mix
  • 🫒 100 ml oil
  • 🥕 5 g green chili

Method

  1. 1 Prepare dough from flour and water.
  2. 2 Stuff dough with a spiced lentil mix.
  3. 3 Flatten stuffed dough and deep fry in hot oil.
  4. 4 Serve hot with chutney.

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