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Matar Kochuri (Fried Bread Stuffed With Peas)

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This Indian bread features Ghee, Cumin seeds, Asafetida, Ginger, grated. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, sweet, indulgent flavor. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12
Calories: 426.5
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Indian bread features Ghee, Cumin seeds, Asafetida, Ginger, grated. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, sweet, indulgent flavor. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 pn Cumin seeds
  • 1 pn Asafetida
  • 3/4 teaspoon Ginger, grated
  • 1 1/2 cup Green peas, boiled & mashed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 pn Turmeric
  • 1 pn Sugar
  • 1 pn Garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin, ground & roasted
Directions
  1. 1
    Luchi dough Oil for deep-fat fring
  2. 2
    Heat the ghee &
  3. 3
    fry the cumin seeds, asafetida & ginger for a few seconds.
  4. 4
    Add the amshed peas, salt, turmeric, suagr & garlic.
  5. 5
    Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add cayenne, roasted cumin powder & continue to
  7. 7
    cook for 5 minutes or until all the moisture has evaporated.
  8. 8
    Remove from the heat & allow to cool.
  9. 9
    Form into balls about the size of grapes.
  10. 10
    Prepare the luchi dough as directed in Luchi recipe.
  11. 11
    Divide the dough into 12 balls.
  12. 12
    Press a thumb into the centre of each dough ball to form a cup.
  13. 13
    Fill this cup with a portion of the pea mixture.
  14. 14
    Reform into a ball so that the pea mixture is enclosed inside.
  15. 15
    Flatten the balls &
  16. 16
    roll very carefully so that the filling remains inside, into circles about 2" to 2 1/2" in diameter.
  17. 17
    Heat oil till hot & fry until the kochuris are light brown, crisp & puffed.
  18. 18
    Drain & serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 426.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.0g11%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1270.8mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 83.9g28%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g79%
Sugars 34.2g
Protein 16.1g33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: asafetida, boiled, bread, cayenne, cumin, fried, frying, garlic, ghee, ginger, grated, green, ground, indian, kochuri, mashed, matar, peas, powder, roasted
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