Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 4 of 10 ingredients — the other 6 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Cardamom | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 6 |
| Ghee | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Fruits | not in our table | 0 |
| Seed | not in our table | 0 |
| Saffron | not in our table | 0 |
| Syrup | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 250 gm flour
- 1 tbsp gram flour (besan)
- 1 tbsp ghee
- water for kneading
- oil for deep frying
- Filling
- 150 gm khoya
- 100 gm castor sugar
- 100 gm chopped dried fruits
- ¼ tsp green cardamom seeds
- Saffron syrup
- 250 gm sugar
- 250 ml water
- ½ tsp saffron strands - soaked in 1 tbsp water
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Directions
Sieve the flour and besan into a bowl. Rub ghee into the flour with fingertips. Bind with water. Knead well until dough is smooth. Cover and chill for fifteen minutes. Mix all filling ingredients together. For the syrup, dissolve the sugar in the water. boil for five minutes. Stir in saffron and liquid. Roll out dough into flat discs about 4" in diameter. Place a tsp if filling in the centre. Seal the dough. Fry kachoris over a slow flame in hot oil. When golden, drain. Break the top of the kachories and pour in 1 tbsp saffron syrup before serving.