Mix salt, oil, ajwain, baking powder to the refined flour and mix well. Add water slowly and knead into a smooth soft dough. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok. Sprinkle cumin and fennel seeds. When they crackle, add finely chopped green chillies and hing/asafoetida. Add chickpea flour and stir continously. Add salt and sugar to taste, amchur powder,garam masala and kasoori methi. Sauté until it is golden brown and fragrant.
Now for the outer layer knead the dough once again and divide it into equal 15 small balls approximately. Place a pebble-sized stuffing in the center. Gather the edges and pinch it. With the base of your palm slightly flatten it. Heat oil in a pan or wok. Fry kachories on medium to low heat till they puff up. Turn them over now on low heat and cook till crispy and golden brown from both sides. Serve kachories with tomato sauce or tamarind chutney or as chaat with yogurt and tamarind chutney.
