Introduction
Kachaudi (Urad Dal stuffed puris) served with no-onion, no-garlic aloo sabzi is a popular offering during festivals like Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti in UP.
- Making the Kachaudi
Ingredients:
- 1 cup wheat flour
- ½ cup urad dal (soaked and ground)
- Hing, fennel, and black pepper
Instructions:
- Prepare stuffing by sautéing ground dal with spices.
- Make dough balls, stuff with mixture, roll and fry.
- Making the Sabzi
Ingredients:
- Boiled potatoes
- Cumin, hing, turmeric, green chili
- Tomato purée (optional)
Instructions:
- Sauté spices in ghee, mash potatoes, and mix.
- Simmer with water and serve hot.
Pro Tips
- Use minimal oil in sabzi to keep it light and sattvic.
- Make kachaudi medium-thick for temple-style texture.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve together with green chutney and halwa for festive thalis.fr
Fun Fact
This combo is widely distributed outside temples during festivals and processions.