Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Boil Potatoes

   Add water to an Instant Pot. Place a trivet inside and arrange 3 medium potatoes on it. Cook on Manual/Pressure Cook for 5 minutes, followed by Natural Pressure Release (NPR). Check if potatoes are soft by piercing with a knife.

2. 2.Prepare Filling

   In a separate pan (or Instant Pot on sauté mode), heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add 1 finely chopped medium onion, 1 tablespoon ginger garlic green chilli paste, and cook until onions are translucent. Add 1/2 cup green peas, 1/4 cup finely diced carrots, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, and salt to taste. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Mash the boiled potatoes and add them to the pan. Mix well. Transfer the cooked filling to a pyrex bowl. Mix in 2 tablespoons of green chutney.

3. 3.Prepare Dough

   In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of wheat flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup semolina (optional). Add 2 tablespoons of oil and mix until crumbly.

4. 4.Knead Dough

   Gradually add 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of water to the flour mixture, mixing well. Add an additional 1/4 cup of water as needed to form a soft, pliable dough.

5. 5.Rest Dough

   Knead the dough with a little oil (about 1 teaspoon) until it is smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

6. 6.Form Kachoris

   Divide the dough into 10-12 equal small balls. Roll out one dough ball into a small disc. Place a spoonful of the prepared potato-vegetable filling in the center. Bring the edges of the dough together to cover the filling completely, sealing it to form a round kachori. Gently flatten it slightly between your palms.

7. 7.Air Fry - First Batch

   Place 6 kachoris in the air fryer basket. Brush the top of each kachori with oil.

8. 8.Air Fry - Initial Cook

   Air fry at 370°F (188°C) for 8 minutes.

9. 9.Air Fry - Second Cook

   After 8 minutes, open the air fryer. Flip the kachoris, brush with more oil if needed, and air fry for another 8 minutes at 370°F (188°C).

10. 10.Final Crisp

    If the kachoris are not golden brown and crispy to your liking, air fry for an additional 2 minutes.

11. 11.Serve

    Serve the hot, crispy Air Fryer Kachoris with coriander mint chutney or your favorite dip.