Chana Dal Kachori Recipe | Authentic Bhojpuri Chana Dal Ki Kachori

Ingredients

• 1 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram), soaked for 4 hours and drained
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tbsp ghee (clarified butter), plus extra for frying
• 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 1 tbsp ginger, finely grated
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp dry mango powder (amchur)
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup water (for dough)
• Vegetable oil, for deep frying