๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿฅฃ A grand, golden raj kachori cracked open to reveal layers of crisp crunch, creamy yogurt, tangy chutneys, and bold chaat flavours โ€” a truly royal street-food experience in one spectacular bite๐Ÿ˜‹

๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿฅฃ A crispy, golden raj kachori packed with spicy, tangy, and creamy layers. โœจ๐Ÿ˜‹ Every bite is a royal explosion of bold chaat flavours.

Sonakshi Goswami๐Ÿ’—

1/21/20261 min read

๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿฅฃ Raj Kachori (Royal Chaat)

Loaded, Crunchy & Made Flavour-Rich with PIKS Spices ๐ŸŒถ๏ธโœจ

Raj Kachori isnโ€™t just a chaat โ€” itโ€™s a grand celebration in a bowl. A big, crisp kachori cracked open and filled with layers of potatoes, chickpeas, creamy curd, sweetโ€“tangy chutneys, and bold spices. With PIKS Spices, every layer tastes brighter, deeper, and perfectly balanced โ€” giving you that authentic halwai-style Raj Kachori at home ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘‘

๐Ÿงบ Ingredients (Serves 4)

๐Ÿฅฃ For Kachori Shells

(Use ready-made raj kachori shells or fry puris)

  • Raj kachori shells โ€“ 4
    OR

  • Puris โ€“ 12โ€“16 (for assembling into one large serving)

๐Ÿฅ” Filling

  • Boiled potatoes โ€“ 2 medium, chopped

  • Boiled chickpeas (kabuli chana) โ€“ ยฝ cup

  • Boiled moong sprouts โ€“ ยฝ cup (optional)

  • Onion โ€“ ยผ cup, finely chopped

  • Coriander leaves โ€“ 2 tbsp, chopped ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿฏ Chutneys

  • Tamarind (imli) chutney โ€“ 4 tbsp

  • Green chutney (mint-coriander) โ€“ 2 tbsp

๐Ÿฅ› Yogurt

  • Thick curd โ€“ 1 cup, whisked smooth

  • Sugar โ€“ ยฝ tsp (optional, for balance)

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ PIKS Spices (Chaat Magic)

  • PIKS Chat Masala โ€“ 1ยฝ tsp

  • PIKS Roasted Cumin Powder โ€“ 1 tsp

  • PIKS Red Chilli Powder โ€“ ยฝ tsp (adjust to taste)

  • PIKS Black Salt โ€“ ยฝ tsp

  • Salt โ€“ to taste

โœจ Garnish

  • Sev โ€“ ยฝ cup

  • Pomegranate seeds โ€“ 2 tbsp

  • Nylon sev / crushed papdi โ€“ optional

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Step-by-Step Method

1๏ธโƒฃ Prep the Yogurt

  • Whisk curd till smooth

  • Add a pinch of salt and sugar

  • Chill till ready ๐Ÿฅ›โœจ

2๏ธโƒฃ Prepare the Filling

  • In a bowl, mix potatoes, chickpeas, sprouts & onion

  • Add:

    • PIKS Chat Masala

    • PIKS Roasted Cumin Powder

    • PIKS Red Chilli Powder

    • PIKS Black Salt

  • Toss gently โ€” filling should be bold and flavourful ๐Ÿ˜‹

3๏ธโƒฃ Crack & Fill the Kachori

  • Carefully crack the top of the raj kachori shell

  • Lightly crush the inside to make space

  • Add generous spoonfuls of prepared filling

4๏ธโƒฃ Layer Like a Pro

Add in this order for perfect balance ๐Ÿ‘‡

  1. Green chutney ๐ŸŒฟ

  2. Tamarind chutney ๐Ÿฏ

  3. Chilled yogurt ๐Ÿฅ›

  4. Repeat once for richness

5๏ธโƒฃ Finish & Garnish

  • Sprinkle PIKS Chat Masala on top

  • Add sev, pomegranate seeds & coriander

  • Optional: drizzle extra yogurt & chutney for drama โœจ

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Serving Style

  • Serve immediately while the shell is crisp ๐Ÿฅฃ

  • Best enjoyed fresh โ€” crack, scoop, repeat! ๐Ÿ˜

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips (Halwai Secrets)

โœ” Use thick yogurt only
โœ” Balance sweet, spicy & tangy
โœ” Donโ€™t overfill too early โ€” assemble just before serving
โœ” PIKS Chat Masala is the hero โ€” donโ€™t skip it ๐Ÿ‘‘

๐Ÿ˜ Final Experience

Big crunch ๐Ÿฅฃ
Creamy layers ๐Ÿฅ›
Bold chaat punch ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€” Raj Kachori, made truly royal with PIKS Spices๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ’—

Thank You๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ’Œ