urad kachodi - the kachodi which travels

when ever i would travel by train when i was in college my mother would give me urad kachodi and pickle this time when i was traveling to Singapore my mother packed for me the same which lasted two days for me this kachodi is that kachodi which travels which reminds me of that home which waits for me quietly which asks me through yes when i would  be back knowing i will be back soon ,,
if this post makes you nostalgic check for the recipe in the archives for urad kachodi time for me to wake up advay who is enjoying few  more days of summer of 2019
recipe name urad kachodi

urad kachodi 

From my Nanis kitchen - Aloo Kachodi

My luv for Kachodies started with Urad dal Kachodi
midway i tried Namkin Kachodi and Ajwain Kachodi
and yesterday i prepared Allo Kachodi ;-)
ya guys i am in festive mood ,
thanks to the coming Festival of Colours - Holi

Recipe name Alloo Kachodi
recipe source my nani
preparation time one hour
cooking time half hour
Ingredient for the dough
wholewheat flour 200gm /one cup( or as per need )
salt as per taste
oil one tsp
water
Procedure
In a mixing bowl mix all the above ingredient to a smooth dough ,
cover with cling wrap and keep aside.
Ingredient for the filling
boiled potato peeled and mashed three
asafoetida pinch
cumin seeds half tsp
salt as per taste
red chili powder one fourth tsp
coriander powder
amchur powder half tsp
oil to cook
for dry masala
half tsp cumin seeds
black pepper five
clove three
black cardamom two
dry roast the above ingrdient,cool and run through blender,keep aside.
Procedure
Heat oil in non stick wok
add cumin seed and asafoetida let it splutteer
lower the flame and add mashed potato
fry for two  minutes and add salt,red chili powder
mix and add coriander powder and the grounded  dry masala powder
keep stirring till everything mixes together
once down add amchur powder mix well
and remove from flame,
keep the mixture in a bowl to cool.

To roll out kachodi
divide the kneaded dough into equal sized balls
make a depression in the centre
fill half tsp of the spiced potato filling
seal the edges and flatten the disc
lightly flour the dough rolling board
with help of rolling pin roll out the size of poori
heat oil in wok,once hot lower the flame
slide the filled kachodis
keep turning the sides,till it becomes brwon from both sides
drain on kitchen towel and keep aside.
serve warm with matar paneer curry or soya nugget with green pea .

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From my moms kitchen- Urad kachodi

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khasta kachodi reminds me of so many things...i remember back in our schooldays most of the Sundays we used to eat hot jalebis,kachodis and curd,..most of the time during summer vacations..all the cousions used to come for vacations,,playing cards ludo and other childish game we used to spend our day...and sunday morning used to be lazy one,..we used to wake up late and were greeted with hot jalebi and kachodis..really miss those days..now all the cousions are grown up,..some are married ..some in college ,..and some working,..now no one comes for the vacation,...with time everybody has moved on,..but now also when i go to my home town,,my father gets jalebi,kachodi from the same sweet shop,..feel like going back again,..but back here whenever i used to feel like eating kachodi ,.i used to prepare my mothers recipe of kachodi..recipe was told to me on Skye...

ingredients

for the filling

one cup soaked urad dal
ginger grated one tablespoon
salt to taste
garam masala,one teaspoon
red chilli one teaspooon
oil

for the dough

wheat flour one cup
ghee one teaspoon
water

preparation
knead the dough with help of ghee and water ,keep aside



grind the soaked urad dal..in coarse state dont make it paste
mix ginger,garam masala,salt and red chilli



fry to dry the water,keep aside


procedure

with help of rolling pin make 2inch thick puri add the urad filling



bring all the corners in the center



roll out and put less pressure on the filled side



slide tha kachodi in heated oil in wok



slow the burner
keep turning till its brown from both sides
serve hot with pickle,or vegetable curry.