Kachori

For the dough

• 4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (heaped)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ajwain
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, crushed

For the filling

• 1/2 cup yellow moong dal
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
• oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Mix ingredients for dough and knead till soft.

2. 2

   To prepare the filling - boil the daal with all the spices listed till it is soft but not mushy.

3. 3

   Drain and let it dry.

4. 4

   Moisten palms with a little oil, take a tbsp of dough which you form into balls and flatten into small circles with your hands.

5. 5

   Place the daal filling in the middle of the circle, bring sides together and pinch to close.

6. 6

   Flatten the ball again.

7. 7

   Repeat with the remaining dough.

8. 8

   Deep fry.

9. 9

   Serve.