Name: Gujarati Lilva Kachori
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Gujarati
Ingredients: 1.5 cups All Purpose Flour; 1.5 cups Pigeon Peas; 1 tsp Ginger Paste; 2 pieces Green Chili; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Sugar; 0.5 tsp Cumin Seeds; 0.5 tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 cups Vegetable Oil; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 cups Water

Step-by-Step Instructions

Knead all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp hot oil, salt, and water into a smooth, stiff dough; rest for 20 minutes.

Coarsely crush fresh pigeon peas and sauté in a pan with cumin, fennel, ginger paste, chopped green chilies, lemon juice, sugar, and salt; set aside as filling.

Divide dough into small portions, roll out flat, place filling in the center, and seal tightly into smooth balls.

Deep-fry on low-medium heat for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and flaky; serve hot with green chutney.

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