What is inside
What is inside Pyaaz Kachori?
Pyaaz Kachori is a round, flaky fried pastry stuffed with a spiced onion filling. Here is what is inside it, layer by layer, and why each one is there.
From the Tapri Chai kitchen · November 2026 · 2 min read
Layers
5 in all
Key ingredient
Spiced onion
Heat
Medium
Served
Hot, with chutney
The 5 layers of Pyaaz Kachori
Pyaaz Kachori is built from 5 parts. They are listed in the order you meet them, and the numbers match the diagram.
The flaky shell
A dough of refined flour and oil, rubbed until crumbly so it blisters and flakes into thin layers when fried.
The onion filling
Finely chopped onion cooked with fennel, coriander, cumin, chilli and a little gram flour, which binds the mixture.
The seal
The dough is wrapped around the filling and pinched shut, then rolled flat so the filling is spread evenly.
The slow fry
Frying on a low heat lets the shell puff, set and crisp from the inside out.
The chutneys
Green chutney for heat and sweet tamarind chutney for balance, served alongside.
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What it is made of
A kachori is a stuffed, deep-fried pastry. The shell must be rich enough to flake, and the filling must be dry, because wet filling breaks the shell.
- Refined flour
- Onion
- Fennel seeds
- Coriander and cumin
- Gram flour
- Green chilli
- Oil for frying
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How the layers work together
The shell is flaky and crumbly, almost like a pie crust. Inside, the onion is sweet from cooking, fragrant with fennel and warm from chilli. It is more savoury and layered than a samosa.
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Where it comes from
Pyaaz kachori is closely associated with Rajasthan, particularly the cities of Jodhpur and Jaipur, where it is a classic snack sold fresh from large pans. Kachoris are eaten widely across India with many different fillings.
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Variations and other names
The kachori family is wide:
- Moong dal kachori: filled with spiced lentils, common in Rajasthan.
- Khasta kachori: a flakier, crumbly version.
- Kachori chaat: crushed and topped with yogurt and chutneys.
- Hing kachori: with asafoetida in the filling.
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How to eat it
Eat it hot, broken open so steam escapes. Dip it in green or tamarind chutney. A strong chai on the side balances the richness.
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Pyaaz Kachori at Tapri Chai
Pyaz Kachori (x2) is $7.99 CAD on our menu. We make it in a 100% vegetarian kitchen at 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa, open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm, closed Mondays.
Questions, answered.
What is Pyaaz Kachori made of?
Pyaaz Kachori is made of refined flour, onion, fennel seeds, coriander and cumin, gram flour, green chilli and oil for frying.
How many layers does Pyaaz Kachori have?
Traditionally 5: the flaky shell, the onion filling, the seal, the slow fry and the chutneys.
Is Pyaaz Kachori vegetarian?
Yes. The traditional recipe is vegetarian, and every dish at Tapri Chai is vegetarian.
Is Pyaaz Kachori spicy?
It is medium. The chilli and fennel give warmth, and the chutneys can add more.
Where can I try Pyaaz Kachori in Ottawa?
At Tapri Chai, 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Barrhaven, Ottawa. Pyaz Kachori (x2) is $7.99 CAD on our menu.
At Tapri Chai
Taste it for yourself.
Our kitchen in Barrhaven is 100% vegetarian. 200 Kennevale Dr Unit 104, Ottawa. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 11pm. Closed Mondays.