Ragi Cone Chat - By Chef Subyendu Roy

Kutchi Ragi Cone Chat is a specialty from Kutch, Gujarat. This chat takes the form of a deep-fried cone filled with a spicy potato mix, accompanied by chutneys and sev.

Ingredients:

For Dough:

Ragi Flour - 2 cups

Salt - To taste

Carom Seeds - ¼ tsp

Oil - 2 tsp

Baking Soda - ¼ tsp

Water - As needed              

For Stuffing:

Medium Sized, Boiled Potatoes    - 5-6 Nos.

Finely Chopped Ginger - 1 No.

Finely Chopped Green Chillies- 3-4 Nos.

Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves- 1 sprig

Hing - A Pinch

Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp

Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp

Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp

Salt - To taste

Aamchur Powder - 2 tsp

Chaat Masala - 1 tsp

For Assembling:

Green chutney

Sev

Yoghurt

Roasted cumin powder

Pomegranate seeds

Cooking Instructions:

1. For the Dough:

• In a bowl, combine Ragi flour, carom seeds, salt, oil, baking soda, and mix well.

• Add a little water to make a tight dough.

• Form balls and let them rest covered for 30 minutes.              

2. Rolling and Shaping:

• Roll out the dough balls without adding Maida.

• Smear oil, cut a little from the center, and roll out like a spring roll.

• Tuck the edges, press the balls, and set aside.

• Press the balls again, roll out thin, and warm on a hot tawa. Flip sides but don't cook fully.

• Cut the edges evenly and cut into quarters. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes.              

3. Assembling the Cones:

• Take one half, fold, close the edges with slurry, and set aside.

• Heat adequate oil in a wok, add aluminum balls into the cone, and fry on medium flame.

• Once golden in color, set aside to cool completely. Remove the aluminum balls and use for the remaining cones.              

4. For Filling:

• In a bowl, mash the boiled potatoes coarsely, add chopped ginger, green chillies, and coriander leaves. Mix well.

• In a wok, heat 2 tsp oil, add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, hing, Kashmiri red chilli powder, and stir.

• Immediately add the spice mix to the potatoes and mix well. The filling is ready.              

5. Assembling the Chat:

• Add the filling into the cone.

• Top with green chutney, yogurt, roasted cumin powder, sev, and pomegranate seeds.