ReelsMealsStart cooking

Rajasthani Style Kachri Ki Sabzi

Recipe by cookwithnidhiii on InstagramAdded 30 September 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A vibrant Rajasthani dish featuring stuffed kachri simmered in a fiery, aromatic masala. The combination of red chilli, turmeric, and cumin creates a deep, earthy flavor, while fresh coriander adds a bright finish. Perfect for a quick, comforting dinner that showcases the bold spices of Marwari cuisine.

Free. No account needed.

Method

  1. Wash and peel the kachri.

  2. Add the kachri to a bowl and set aside.

  3. In a small bowl, mix 1.5 tbsp red chilli powder, 0.25 tbsp turmeric, 0.25 tbsp coriander powder, and a pinch of hing until well combined.

  4. Stuff the kachri with the spice mixture, pressing the mixture into the slit of each kachri.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Spice mixture is pressed into each slit kachri. Fill the slits evenly so the seasoning stays in place.

  5. Heat 5 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat, then add mustard seeds and cumin seeds until they crackle.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Mustard and cumin seeds crackle in the hot oil. Add the stuffed kachri once the seeds begin popping.

  6. Add the stuffed kachri to the pan and stir to coat with the spices.

  7. Add the remaining spice mixture to the pan and mix well.

  8. Cover the pan and pour 2 tbsp water over the lid, then add another 2 tbsp water to the pan, stirring occasionally.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Kachri cooks covered with moisture in the pan. Keep the lid in place while it softens.

  9. Cook for 10‑15 minutes, keeping the mixture stirred, until the kachri is tender and the sauce thickens.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Kachri is tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir gently so the stuffed pieces hold their shape.

  10. Remove the lid, sprinkle chopped fresh coriander leaves over the dish, and serve hot with flatbread or rice.

Tips while you cook

Mix spices ahead
Combine red chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder and hing in a small bowl before heating the pan.
Stuff kachri before cooking
Press the prepared spice mixture into the slit of each kachri prior to adding them to the pan.
Add water in two stages
First pour 2 tbsp water over the lid, then add another 2 tbsp directly to the pan as directed.
Stir during simmer
Keep the mixture stirred occasionally while cooking for 10‑15 minutes.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

Made it?

Tap a star to rate it. Ratings help other cooks decide what to make next.

Rate this recipe

What cooks said

No comments yet. Cooked it? Be the first to say how it went.

Watch cookwithnidhiii make it. The video loads from Instagram when you tap.

cookwithnidhiii made this.

The recipe comes from cookwithnidhiii’s Instagram reel. ReelsMeals wrote it down from the caption and the voiceover. Check the original if something looks off, and for anything about allergens.

Are you cookwithnidhiii and want this changed? Email [email protected].

Share or print it

Credit or embed it on your own site

More dinner recipes