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Nutritional Values
340kcal
12gProtein
45gCarbs
15gFat
5gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Kachori
How to order / say it
Say it
कचौरी — [ka-cho-ree]
Order
I'd like some Kachori, please.
Locally
मुझे कचौरी चाहिए।
Say locally
A deep-fried snack filled with spicy lentil or pea stuffing, popular in Jaipur as street food.
Why try it?
Kachori is emblematic of Jaipur's vibrant street food culture, loved for its spicy stuffing and crisp outer shell. Attesting to the locals' taste for strong flavors and quick bites, it has become a perennial favorite in snacks and breakfast.
How it tastes
Crisp, flaky, and golden brown, the pastry shell gives way to a spicy, aromatic lentil paste, making each bite a burst of texture and flavor. It's often enjoyed with tangy tamarind chutney.
Origin & History — first documented: 1880
Originating in the Marwari community in the late 1800s, Kachori was crafted as a portable snack for traders and travelers. It quickly gained popularity and became a part of Jaipur's daily gastronomic life, especially during festivities.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 250 g all-purpose flour
- 🫘 150 g lentils
- 🧂 5 g cumin seeds
- 🧂 2 g asafoetida
- 🧂 5 g red chili powder
- 🫒 500 ml oil
- 🧂 10 g salt
Method
- 1 Prepare a dough with flour, salt, and water.
- 2 Cook lentils with spices into a thick paste.
- 3 Form dough balls, stuff with lentil mixture.
- 4 Deep fry until golden and crisp.
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