New Delhi: Ajmer, a city in Rajasthan, is known not only for its rich culture and heritage but also for its unique street foods, especially the Kadhi Kachori. If you are planning a visit to Rajasthan, you cannot miss tasting this traditional Rajasthani snack. This dish combines two traditional favorites crispy kachori with delectable kadhi.

This dish combines two traditional favourites crispy kachori with delectable kadhi. Kadhi Kachori is a perfect blend of flavours and textures, making it a must-try for food lovers. Here is an easy recipe to try at home and enjoy the flavours of Rajasthan at home.

Ajmer's Kadhi Kachori recipe

This article will guide you through an authentic Kadhi Kachori recipe, a combination of crispy kachori paired with flavourful kadhi – a popular Ajmer street food.

Ingredients for Kadhi Kachori

For Kachori:

• 1 cup maida


• 2 tbsp ghee or oil


• 1/2 cup moong dal


• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)


• 1/2 tsp sour cream


• 1/4 tsp asafoetida (garlic)


• 1 tsp red chilli powder


• 1 tsp coriander powder


• Salt to taste


• Oil for frying

For Kadhi:

• 1 cup yoghurt


• 2 tbsp besan


• 1 tsp mustard seeds (rai)


• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)


• 2 dry red chillies


• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)


• 1 tsp turmeric powder


• 1 tsp red chilli powder


• Curry leaves


• Salt to taste


• 2 cups water


• Oil for tempering

Steps to Prepare Kachori with Kadhi:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the all-purpose flour, ghee, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until the flour is crumbly.


2. Add water to th mixture and knead a dough. Let it rest for 20 minutes.


3. Wash well and soak moong dal for 2 hours.


4. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and asafoetida.


5. After this add moong dal, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt. Let it cook for 10 minutes.


6. Divide the dough into rough balls and fill the moong filling in the centre.


7. Now seal it and flatten it to make kachoris.


8. Heat pan in oil and add kachori for deep frying


9. Let them turn golden brown and crispy.


10. In a mixing bowl, whisk together curd, gram flour, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Add 2 cups of water and whisk until smooth.


11. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chillies, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Now add curd mix.


12. Bring it boil for 15 minutes, and serve hot pouring over the kachori.

Tips for added flavours

1. Ensure the kachoris are fried on medium heat to achieve a crispy texture without burning.


2. Adjust the spices in the kadhi and kachori filling to your taste. Some people prefer adding a little more chilli for a spicier kick.


3. For an extra layer of flavour, drizzle some tamarind chutney or mint chutney over the kachoris before serving.

Ajmer Ki Kadhi Kachori is a dish that brings together the bold flavours of Rajasthan in a comforting, delicious way. Whether you’re serving it as a snack or a meal, this dish is sure to impress family and friends with its unique taste and vibrant flavours.