Lentil Kachori (Indian Stuffed Pastry) – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
• ½ cup (125 mL) ghee (or vegetable oil for vegan option)
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) ghee (or vegetable oil for vegan option)
• 1 cup (250 mL) yellow onion, minced
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) jalapeno, minced (adjust for spice preference)
• 1 tsp (5 mL) ginger paste
• 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic paste
• ½ tsp (2 mL) cumin
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) coriander
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) turmeric powder
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) red chili powder (optional)
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) garam masala powder
• 2 cups (500 mL) whole red lentils, cooked
• salt, to taste
• fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) for garnish
• vegetable oil, for frying