Recipe

How To Make Kolkata's Famous Street Food Club Kachori?

Team Chukde

10/09/2025

If you're a fan of authentic Kolkata street food, then you must try the famous Club Kachori. It's a mouthwatering snack that combines crispy kachori with a flavorful potato curry, all spiced up with Chukde's special spices. Let’s dive into this easy-to-make recipe!

Ingredients:

For Dough:

• 1 cup Urad Dal (soaked)
• 1 cup Sooji (semolina)
• 1 cup Maida (all-purpose flour)
• 1 cup Aata (whole wheat flour)
• 1 tsp Ajwain (carom seeds)
• 1/4 tsp Hing (asafoetida)
• 1 tsp Kalaunji (nigella seeds)

For Aloo Sabji:

• 2 tbsp Oil
• 1 tsp Jeera (cumin seeds)
• 1 tsp Sauf (fennel seeds)
• 1 tsp Dhaniya (coriander powder)
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 4 Boiled Aloo (potatoes, mashed)
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 tsp Haldi (turmeric powder)
• 1 tsp Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• 1 tsp Kashmiri Mirch (for color)
• 1 tsp Garam Masala

Method:

Prepare the Dough:

• Soak the urad dal and blend it with 2 tablespoons of yogurt to make a smooth paste.
• In a mixing bowl, combine suji, maida, aata, ajwain, hing, and kalaunji. Add the dal paste and knead into a soft dough. Set aside for a few minutes.

Prepare the Aloo Sabji:

• Heat oil in a pan. Add jeera, sauf, dhaniya, red chili powder, and whole spices (sabit mirch, tej patta).
• Add the boiled and mashed aloo to this mix, stir, and cook with salt, haldi, dhaniya, and mirch.
• Once the potatoes are well mixed with the spices, add water to form a gravy-like consistency. Let it simmer until the flavors blend well.
• Add kasuri methi, garam masala, and Kashmiri mirch for that rich color and aroma.

Fry the Kachoris:

Roll out small portions of dough into kachoris and fry them in hot oil. Ensure they puff up beautifully, then reduce the heat to allow them to crisp up.

Serve:

Serve your hot, crispy Club Kachoris with the flavorful aloo sabji.
You can also watch our kolkata famour club kachori recipe video on Youtube:

Pro Tip: Enhance the flavor with Chukde's masalas, including Hing, Ajwain, Kalaunji, and Garam Masala for that authentic taste of Kolkata!

FAQs:

Can I use ready-made dough for kachoris?

While homemade dough gives the best results, you can use store-bought dough if you're short on time. Just make sure to season it with some spices.

How can I make the kachoris extra crispy?

Fry them on high flame initially and then reduce the heat to ensure they cook inside while staying crisp on the outside.

What else can I serve with Club Kachori?

Pair it with chutneys, pickles, or a cooling yogurt dip to balance the flavors.

Enjoy your Club Kachori with Chukde’s quality spices for an unforgettable culinary experience!