What is special about Shegaon Kachori?

Unlike Rajasthani kachoris that are hollow and puffed with moong dal, Shegaon Kachori is flatter, filled with spiced roasted besan (gram flour), green chilies, fennel, and aromatic spices, and fried to golden perfection without onions or garlic.

Where to get the best original Shegaon Kachori in Shegaon?

The original Shegaon Kachori was started by Tirathramji Sharma in 1951 near Shegaon Railway Station. Devotees can enjoy authentic kachori at Sharma Kachori near the station and authorized stalls outside the temple.

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The History

The story of the famous Shegaon Kachori dates back to 1951. It was started by Shri Tirathrup Shivshankarji Sharma outside the Shegaon Railway Station. What began as a humble snack for hungry travelers soon turned into a culinary phenomenon.

(शेगांव कचोरीची खमंग कहाणी १९५१ पासून सुरू होते. शेगांव रेल्वे स्टेशनबाहेर श्री. तीरथ्रुप शिवशंकरजी शर्मा यांनी याची सुरुवात केली. भुकेल्या प्रवाशांसाठी सुरू झालेला हा छोटासा नाश्ता आज एक मोठी ओळख बनला आहे.)

Unlike the traditional round kachoris of North India or the sweet variations found elsewhere, the Shegaon Kachori is distinct. It is rectangular or square in shape, filled with a spicy, garlicky mixture of gram flour (besan) and spices. It is famously served with fried green chillies, creating an explosion of flavors that defines the Vidarbha palate.

(उत्तर भारताच्या गोल कचोरीपेक्षा ही कचोरी वेगळी आहे. ही चौकोनी आकाराची असून यात बेसन आणि मसाल्यांचे तिखट, लसणीचे सारण असते. तळलेल्या हिरव्या मिरच्यांसोबत खाताना विदर्भाची खरी चव जिभेवर रेंगाळते.)

Today, "Sharma Kachori" is synonymous with Shegaon. Devotees visiting the Gajanan Maharaj Temple make it a point to savor this delicacy, often carrying packets back home for friends and family.

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Ingredients

2 cups Maida (मैदा)
1/2 cup Besan (बेसन)
1 tbsp Ginger-Green Chilli paste (आलं-मिरची पेस्ट)
1 tsp Fennel Seeds (बडीशेप)
1 tsp Cumin Seeds (जिरे)
1 tsp Garam Masala (गरम मसाला)
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder (हळद)
Salt and Sugar to taste (मीठ आणि साखर चवीनुसार)
Oil for deep frying (तळण्यासाठी तेल)

Instructions

1
Prepare the Dough (पीठ मळणे)
Mix maida, salt, and hot oil (mohan). Knead into a semi-stiff dough using water. Let it rest for 20 minutes.(मैदा, मीठ आणि गरम तेलाचे मोहन एकत्र करा. थोडे पाणी घालून घट्ट पीठ मळून घ्या. २० मिनिटे बाजूला ठेवा.)
2
Prepare the Stuffing (सारण बनवणे)
Heat oil. Add cumin, fennel, and ginger-chilli paste. Add besan and roast until aromatic. Add spices, salt, and sugar. Mix well and let cool.(तेल गरम करा. जिरे, बडीशेप आणि पेस्ट टाका. बेसन घालून खमंग भाजून घ्या. मसाले, मीठ, साखर घालून मिक्स करा व थंड होऊ द्या.)
3
Shape & Fry (आकार देणे व तळणे)
Take a small dough ball, roll it slightly, stuff with the besan mixture, cover it, and flatten it. Fry on low-medium heat until golden and crispy.(पिठाचा गोळा घेऊन लाटा, त्यात सारण भरून बंद करा आणि हाताने थोडे दाबून चपटे करा. मंद आचेवर सोनेरी रंग येईपर्यंत तळा.)
4
Serve (वाढणे)
Serve hot with fried salted green chillies for the authentic Shegaon experience!(गरमागरम कचोरी तळलेल्या हिरव्या मिरचीसोबत सर्व्ह करा!)

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Shegaon Kachori

The History

Make it at Home

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the Dough (पीठ मळणे)

Prepare the Stuffing (सारण बनवणे)

Shape & Fry (आकार देणे व तळणे)

Serve (वाढणे)