Kachori
Raj kachori | |
| Alternative names | Kachauri, kachodi, katchuri |
|---|---|
| Course | Snack |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Rajasthan |
| Associated cuisine | India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Serving temperature | Hot or warm |
| Main ingredients | Maida (flour), gram flour, ghee |
| Ingredients generally used | Moong dal, onions |
| Variations | Pyaaz kachori, kota kachori, raj kachori, mawa kachori, dahi-kheerey ki kachori |
Kachori, kachodi, katchuri, kachuri or kachauri (pronounced [kətʃɔːɽi]) is a deep-fried, spicy, stuffed pastry originating from the Marwar region of Rajasthan, India. It is made of maida filled with a baked mixture of moong dal or onions (usually, depending on the variation), besan, coriander, red chili powder, salt, and other Indian spices and deep-fried in vegetable oil until crispy golden brown. It is served potato curry and sometimes with hot with sweet and spicy tamarind chutney or occasionally with mint and green chilli chutney.
Originating in India, kachoris have become popular throughout South Asia, each region adding its own local variations.