Poha Kachori

You will need:- ( Pastry )

1/2 cup Self-raising flour

1/2 cup Chappati flour

Salt to taste

3-4 tbsp oil

 Water to kneed dough

You will need :- ( stuffing )

• 1 cup poha ( rice flakes )
• 2 tbsp roasted gram flour-besan ( I used gujarati style bharwa masala )
• 2 tbsp ginger and green chilli paste
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp mustard seeds
• pinch asafoetida
• 1 tsp seasame seeds
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp dry coconut powder
• Dry mango powder or lemon juice(according to your taste)
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tsp cumin and coriander seeds powder
• 1 tsp fennel seeds(crushed)
• 1 tbsp fresh chopped coriander
• 2 tbsp oil
• More oil to fry

Method:-
Mix all the ingredients and make a semi stiff dough. Leave aside to rest for about an hour.
Clean, wash and soak the poha at least half an hour.
In a heavy bottom pan heat oil and add mustard seeds and asafoetida.
After splutter add poha and gram flour and cook for 2-3 minutes on very low heat.
Now add all the masala and seasonings. let it cook further about 3-4 minutes.
Switch off the heat and let it cool.Now divide the dough into small portions, and roll into a small circle.
put a large spoonful of the filling into the center, then fold the dough over the filling to form a ball and seal the edges with a peak at the top.
You can grease your palms a little and roll the ball between them to form an even ball if that's easier. Repeat for all the kachoris.
Now heat oil in a wok and deep fry 3-4 kachoris at a time over medium heat till they are golden brown in color.
Serve hot with Green Chutney or Tamarind chutney. I served with both..Enjoy as much as my family did!! you can check out  my Garlic Kachori here.