Hey foodies! Today I am super excited to share with you one of the most popular Indian snack, Paneer Kachori. This dish is not only a favourite of street food enthusiast but is also enjoyed in many household. This mouthwatering dish combines the richness of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) with the crispy, flaky goodness of deep-fried kachoris.


No need for fancy ingredients or complicated steps. We’re keeping it simple and fun, so everyone can join in. Get ready to make your own batch of Paneer Kachori and enjoy a taste of India without leaving your home.

How to make paneer khasta kachori at home?

Ingredients for Paneer kachori

For kachori dough :-

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• ½ tablespoon salt
• ½ tablespoon ajwain
• ¼  cup ghee

For stuffing :-

• 1 ½ tablespoon of oil
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 1 medium sized chopped onion
• 1 medium size chopped green chilli
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• ½ tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 tablespoon red chilli powder
• 250-gram grated paneer
• Some chopped coriander leaves
  

How to make khasta kachori dough?

1. In a bowl, take 3 cups of maida ( you can also add 1 ½ cup maida and 1 ½ cup aata according to your wish).
2. Then, in the flour add ½ tablespoon of salt, ½ tablespoon of ajwain and ¼ cup ghee.
3. Now with the help of your hands and  palm, mix all of the ingredients properly, make sure there’s no lumps left in the dough.
4. Once all the ingredients are mixed add water to the flour and prepare a stiff dough.
5. After the dough is ready, apply 1 tablespoon ghee on top of the dough and cover it with a muslin cloth.
6. Set the dough aside for 30-40 minutes.
   
   

How to prepare stuffing for khasta kachori?

1. Heat 1 ½ tablespoon of oil in a pan, add 1 tablespoon of cumin seed and saute it.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste and continue sauting.
3. Then add 1 medium sized chopped onion and chopped green chillies and saute until it turns brown.
4. Now add ½ tablespoon cumin powder, 1 tablespoon coriander powder and 1 tablespoon red chilli powder and saute for a minute.
5. Then add 250 grams of grated paneer and chopped coriander in the pan and mix all the ingredients properly.
6. Once the paneer looks cooked, turn off the stove( don’t overcook the paneer).
   
   

How to prepare kachoris?

1. Divide the rested dough into equal sized balls.
2. Pick one part and roll it like a ball. Once done, roll gently with the help of rolling pin.
3. Place 2 tablespoons of the paneer filling in the center of the rolled dough. Cover the filling with the dough by slowly stretching it over the filling.
4.  Seal the ends and remove the excess dough. Do the same with the remaining dough.
5. Once all done, deep fry the kachori until turn brown and crispy.
6. Enjoy hot kachoris with sauce or green chutney.

Bon appetite!