Rajasthani Mawa Kachori

by Shaheen Ali

Holi hai bhai Holi hai…Bura na mano Holi hai!

The festival of colors that bring in joy, love, happiness and brotherhood is celebrated in almost every part of the country. Different regions have different style of celebrating. Some play with colors where as some play with flowers. Barsane ki Holi is famous in its own way, where men and women gather at a place in the city of Lord Krishna , Mathura, and woman all armed with big sticks beat their husbands who hold shield to protect themselves. It is also known as ‘Lath mar Holi’! Similarly in Rajasthan , Rang panchami is celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm with lots of sweet and savory delicacies which are served to each other to share happiness. One such sweet delicacy from Rajasthan is Mawa Kachori.


Mawa / Khoya is combined with milk solids, grated coconut, lots of dry fruits and nuts along with sugar. This makes a thick filling inside a flattened disk made with flour and then deep frid in low flames. Later dipped in sugar syrup and served during the festivals. Many of my blogger friends are doing Holi Recipe Round Up and asked me to contribute a recipe from my end too. Though i shall also be doing a Holi collection on my blog soon, but for now i would happily contribute this Mawa Kachori recipe to my dear friend Sonal Gupta’s Holi Collection @ Simplyvegetarian777

Print Recipe
RAJASTHANI MAWA KACHORI ~ HOLI SPECIAL
Course snack
Cuisine north indian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
piece
Ingredients
For filling :
  • 250 gms Khoya Mawa /
  • 1 cup Coconut - grated
  • 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
  • 1/3 cup Suji Rawa / - (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Raisins
  • 1/2 cup Cashews - chopped
  • 2 tbsp Chirongi
  • 1/3 cup Almonds - chopped
  • 3/4 cup Sugar - ( as needed)
  • Oil - for deep frying
For syrup :
Course snack
Cuisine north indian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
piece
Ingredients
For filling :
  • 250 gms Khoya Mawa /
  • 1 cup Coconut - grated
  • 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
  • 1/3 cup Suji Rawa / - (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Raisins
  • 1/2 cup Cashews - chopped
  • 2 tbsp Chirongi
  • 1/3 cup Almonds - chopped
  • 3/4 cup Sugar - ( as needed)
  • Oil - for deep frying
For syrup :
Instructions
  1. How to make the dough :
  2. Sieve flour in a large bowl and add ghee to it. Mix well with hands till you see crumbles.
  3. Add luke warm water gradually and knead to make a firm dough. Make sure the dough should be tight. Soft and supple dough won't work for the kachoris.
  4. Cover the dough with a muslin cloth and keep aside for 10-15 mins.
  5. How to make the filling :
  6. Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a wok. Fry the nuts and raisins and keep aside.
  7. In the same wok, add mawa/ khoya and roast it till brown in color. Do this in low flame else the mawa may burn.
  8. Add grated coconut and sugar and mix well nicely till everything incorporates well.
  9. Now add in the fried nuts and raisins and give a quick mix and turn off the gas. Keep aside and cool in room temperature.
  10. How to make kachoris :
  11. Pinch a lemon sized ball from the dough. Roll it between the palm to make a smooth balls.
  12. Flatten it lightly and place it on a dusted counter. Roll it to make a small puri.
  13. Place the puri on your palm and drop a spoon full of filling in the center.
  14. Gather all the sides of the puri and collect , press it gently and seal the kachori.
  15. Turn the kachori and press in gently on the counter to make a flat disk.
  16. Keep it separate on a plate and similarly make other kachoris.
  17. How to fry kachoris :
  18. Heat sufficient oil in a wok. Once the oil is hot, drop in a small piece of dough in it,if it immediately rises up that means the oil is ready.
  19. Carefully slide in one kachori and fry it from both sides in low flames. This step is very important because if you fry in high flames, the kachori will turn brown quickly but the dough will be left raw from inside. Hence always fry the kachoris in low flame.
  20. Fry them till golden in color, transfer them on a paper towel so that it soaks all the excess oil.
  21. Once the kachoris are completely cool, store them in an air tight jar and consume them within a week. If you want to store them long, then keep them in fridge and take it out to come to normal temp later before serving.
  22. Optional Step : You can also prepare a sugar syrup of one string consistency and dip the kachoris in it for a while, take them out and allow them to cool. Later garnish it with chopped nuts and edible silver leaf.
Recipe Notes

If you liked this recipe, please drop in your feedback below. Have a safe and enjoyable Holi.

Happy Holi !!!

Love : Shaheen

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