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Matar ki kachori is a flaky, crispy deep-fried pastry filled with savory, spiced green peas stuffing. Learn how to make matar ki kachori recipe | Rajasthani vatana kachori | green peas kachori |

In the Hindi language, matar means green peas and Kachori is a deep-fried and flaky pastry.

This matar kachori has a flaky crust with a savory filling of tender green peas. Crushed green peas are pepped up with few refreshing spices with its prominent flavour. You will also enjoy the soft texture of the filling, which contradicts the crusty, melt-in-the-mouth covering!

This recipe can also be called Khasta matar kachori as the outer pastry is flaky and crisp. I usually make this snack when we get fresh green peas during the Indian winters. But with this recipe, you can enjoy this delicious snack in any season.

Kachoris are also a popular street food and the stuffing can vary from vegetables to lentils and even dry fruits. They are not much different from the Samosa except for the filling and the shape.

Serve these Rajasthani vatana kachori for Breakfast or Evening Tea Snacks with green chutney and khajur imli chutney. You can also try our kachori chaat recipe.

pro tips to make matar ki kachori recipe: 1. Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes to relax the gluten, resulting in a crispier kachori. 2. Make sure to use fresh green peas to make this recipe for the best results. 3. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent the oil from cooling down.

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Matar ki Kachori, Rajasthani Vatana Kachori, Green Peas Kachori recipe - How to make Matar ki Kachori, Rajasthani Vatana Kachori, Green Peas Kachori

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     8Makes 8 kachoris
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Ingredients

For The Dough
2 cups plain flour (maida)
3 tbsp melted ghee
salt to taste

For The Green Pea Filling
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
2 tsp green chilli paste
1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed fresh green peas
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp garam masala
2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
 oil for deep-frying
Method

For the dough
    For the dough
  1. To make matar ki kachori recipe, combine the dough ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a stiff dough using enough water.
  2. Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside for 15 minutes.
  3. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.

For the green pea filling
    For the green pea filling
  1. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, asafoetida, ginger paste, green chilli paste.
  2. Sauté on a medium flame for a minute. Add the coarsely crushed green peas, turmeric powder, garam masala, lemon juice and salt.
  3. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside to cool slightly.
  4. Divide the filling into 8 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed
    How to proceed
  1. Take a portion of the dough and flatten it to make a 50 mm. (2 inch) diameter circle.
  2. Place one portion of the green pea filling in the centre.
  3. Bring together all the sides, seal it tightly and remove any excess dough.
  4. Gently flatten the filled kachori again with the help of your fingers and palm into a 75 mm. (3") diameter circle, while ensuring that the filling does not spill out.
  5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make 7 more kachoris.
  6. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and deep-fry 3 to 4 kachoris at a time, on a slow flame for 8 to 10 minutes until light golden brown and crisp.
  7. Drain on an absorbent paper and keep aside.
  8. Repeat steps 6 and 8 to deep-fry 4 more kachoris in one more batch.
  9. Serve matar ki kachori immediately.

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how to make the dough
  1. To make matar ki kachori recipe | Rajasthani vatana kachori | green peas kachori | in a deep bowl, add 2 cups of plain flour (maida). Plain flour (maida) is the primary ingredient in the dough used to make matar ki kachori. It provides the structure and elasticity necessary to form the outer shell of the kachori.
  2. Add 3 tbsp melted ghee. Ghee helps to create a tender and flaky dough texture. When kneaded into the flour, it coats the gluten strands, preventing them from forming tight bonds. This results in a lighter, crispier kachori with a delicate texture.
  3. Add salt to taste.
  4. Add ¾ cup water.
  5. Knead into a stiff dough. A stiff dough helps to create a crispy and flaky exterior. When deep-fried, the dough will puff up and become light and airy, while the exterior will develop a golden-brown crust.
  6. Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside for 15 minutes.
  7. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.

how to make green pea filling
  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
  2. Add ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera). The flavor of cumin seeds is complex and multifaceted, adding depth and richness to the overall taste of the kachori.
  3. Add ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing).
  4. Add 1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste. Ginger paste adds a warm, pungent, and slightly sweet flavor to matar ki kachori.
  5. Add 2 tsp green chilli paste. Green chilli paste adds a layer of heat and complexity to the matar ki kachori recipe. 1 It provides a sharp, pungent flavor that complements the sweetness of the peas and the richness of the spices. The amount of green chilli paste used can be adjusted to suit individual preferences for spice level.
  6. Sauté on a medium flame for a minute.
  7. Add 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed fresh green peas. The coarse texture of the crushed peas adds a satisfying crunch to the kachori. It provides a contrast to the soft, flaky dough and the creamy filling.
  8. Add ½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi). Turmeric adds a warm, earthy flavor that complements the other spices and ingredients in the kachori.
  9. Add 1 tsp garam masala. 
  10. Add 2 tsp lemon juice.
  11. Add salt to taste.
  12. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside to cool slightly.
  13. Divide the filling into 8 equal portions and keep aside.

how to proceed
  1. Take a portion of the dough and flatten it to make a 50 mm. (2 Inch) diameter circle.
  2. Place one portion of the green pea filling in the centre.
  3. Bring together all the sides, seal it tightly and remove any excess dough.
  4. Gently flatten the filled kachori again with the help of your fingers and palm into a 75 mm. (3") diameter circle, while ensuring that the filling does not spill out.
  5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make 7 more kachoris.
  6. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and deep-fry 3 to 4 kachoris at a time.
  7. Slow flame for 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. Until light golden brown and crisp.
  9. Drain on an absorbent paper and keep aside.
  10. Repeat steps 6 and 8 to deep-fry 4 more kachoris in one more batch.
  11. Serve matar ki kachori recipe | Rajasthani vatana kachori | green peas kachori | immediately.

pro tips to make matar ki kachori recipe
  1. Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes to relax the gluten, resulting in a crispier kachori.
  2. Make sure to use fresh green peas to make this recipe for the best results.
  3. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent the oil from cooling down.
Accompaniments

Gujarati Aam ka Panna, Kairi ka Panna 
Kairi ka Pani 
Khajur Imli ki Chutney, Sweet Tamarind Chutney 

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per kachori
Energy254 cal
Protein6.2 g
Carbohydrates30 g
Fiber3.3 g
Fat12.1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium5.8 mg

RECIPE SOURCE : Rajasthani CookbookBuy this cookbook
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Matar ki Kachori, Rajasthani Vatana Kachori, Green Peas Kachori
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varsha s
 on 27 Dec 20 07:30 PM


I tried matar kachori very very tasty. My family members loved it. Thank you Tarlaji.
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Matar ki Kachori, Rajasthani Vatana Kachori, Green Peas Kachori
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 on 12 Aug 20 04:55 AM


Can we freeze these mam ???
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Matar ki Kachori, Rajasthani Vatana Kachori, Green Peas Kachori
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Foodie #689821
 on 05 Apr 20 09:13 PM


I tried the half quantity but don''t know where it went wrong, it was so hard. Any tips for that?
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Matar ki Kachori, Rajasthani Vatana Kachori, Green Peas Kachori
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 on 29 Dec 18 03:17 PM


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Matar ki Kachori, Rajasthani Vatana Kachori, Green Peas Kachori
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 on 09 Sep 18 08:04 PM


Hi, I just wanted to know for how many days will these stay, if stored in an air-tight container?
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Surabhi, We have not tried storing it but, probably they won''t stay fresh for more than a day.
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10 Sep 18 09:08 AM
Matar ki Kachori, Rajasthani Vatana Kachori, Green Peas Kachori
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 on 29 Nov 17 06:34 PM


Kindly include sugar content in your nutritive value list of each recipe.Thanks
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Tarla Dalal    We are working at it... Thanks for sharing your views.
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01 Dec 17 09:25 AM
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 on 16 Jul 17 02:35 AM


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Matar ki Kachori, Rajasthani Vatana Kachori, Green Peas Kachori
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 on 15 Feb 17 04:11 AM


Love all your recipes.. I know that I can trust all of them.. ????
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Tarla Dalal    Thank you so much for your lovely words and faith in us Alpana. Please keep trying more recipes and share your feedback. Happy Cooking!!!
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15 Feb 17 12:13 PM
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 on 19 Jan 17 08:02 PM


delicious recipe.....I always try your receipes
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Swapnali, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
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20 Jan 17 08:53 AM
Matar ki Kachori, Rajasthani Vatana Kachori, Green Peas Kachori
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 on 18 Feb 16 06:10 AM


Loved the recipe. The kachoris remained crisp when stored, usually the ones I make torn soggy in a day or two.??
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