Click here to view Pyaaz ki Kachori recipe. These kachoris probably originated in Jodhpur but are today popular throughout Rajasthan. Steaming hot Pyaaz ki Kachoris or Aloo Pyaaz ki Kachoris are sold at most 'namkeen' shops in Rajasthan. Like all kachoris, they are eaten with a sweet and spicy tamarind chutney.

Is Pyaaz ki Kachori healthy?

No, this is not healthy.  Made from onions and spices and the dough is made from plain flour and ghee. 

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Onions (pyaz, kanda) :  Raw onions are a very valuable source of vitamin C – the immune building vitamin. Along with other phytonutrients from onions, it helps to build WBC (white blood cells) which serves as a line of defence against illness. Yes, it’s a source of many antioxidants, the most important one amongst them being Quercetin. The quercetin which promotes production of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers total cholesterol in the body. The sulphur in onions act as a blood thinner and prevents blood clotting too. This in turn would lower blood pressure and good for heart,  diabetics. Read the benefits of onions. 

What's the problem?

Plain flour (maida) : This recipe uses plain flour or maida which is refined carb not suitable for healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or just a little bit of usage as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients. Read is maida good for you to understand fully.

Deep fried foods : This kachori is deep fried. Any food that is deep fried is not suitable for healthy living. Your fat levels increase as deep frying increases oil absorption. Also when you use the same oil again for deep frying then smoking point decreases which leads to the development of blue smoke which is not good for health. It also increases inflammation in the body and shuts down the fat burning process.

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Pyaaz ki Kachori ?

No, as this is deep fried food.

Can healthy individuals have Pyaaz ki Kachori?

No, as this is deep fried food.

What is a healthier option to Pyaaz ki Kachori?

You can have Zunka recipe, baked methi mathri, moong dal dhokla recipe, chana dal pancakes or bajra carrot onion uttapam recipe as one healthy recipe option. 

Baked Methi Mathri, Healthy Jar Snack

How to burn 186 calories that come from one Pyaaz ki Kachori?

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.