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Chicken Kachori

A crispy fried pastry filled with flavorful minced chicken, perfect as a snack or party treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup ghee or oil Used for richness
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water Add as needed to form the dough
For the Filling
  • 300 g minced chicken
  • 1 piece onion, finely chopped
  • 2 pieces green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation of Dough
  1. In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, salt, and ghee/oil until crumbly.
  2. Gradually add water to form a soft dough.
  3. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Preparation of Filling
  1. In a pan, heat oil, add cumin seeds, and sauté onions, green chilies, and ginger-garlic paste until golden.
  2. Add minced chicken, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook until chicken is fully cooked.
  3. Let the filling cool.
Assembling Kachoris
  1. Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a small circle.
  2. Place a spoonful of chicken filling in the center and fold the edges to seal.
Frying Kachoris
  1. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the kachoris until golden brown and crispy.
  2. Serve hot with mint chutney or yogurt dip.

Notes

For a lighter version, consider baking the kachoris instead of frying. Ensure the dough is not overfilled and rests for optimal texture.