Kachori’s origins trace back to Rajasthan’s Marwari traders (16th century), who made it as a durable travel snack. Over time, this golden delight journeyed across India, picking up local flavours like hing in arid Rajasthan to help beat the bloat. Ready to follow its delicious trail? Here are some must-visit kachori hotspots across the country.

Jaipur, Rajasthan

• Rawat Mishthan Bhandar: Iconic Pyaaz Kachori with tangy tamarind chutney and spicy potato curry. Their flaky, onion-stuffed discs even starred at the Ambani pre-wedding in Jamnagar.
• Puran Ji Kachori Wala (Chaura Rasta): Historic hing-laced dal kachoris served with cooling curd. The secret is fresh hing gel instead of the commercial powder.
• Sampat Namkeen Bhandar: Fire-breathing aloo kachori made with unpeeled potatoes and black pepper with no chutney needed.

Delhi

• Jung Bahadur Kachori Wala (Chandni Chowk): Crushed khasta kachori drowned in spicy aloo sabzi, green chilies and garlic chutney. A 100-year-old institution near Paranthe Wali Gali.
• Fateh Chand (Civil Lines): Unique matar-stuffed kachori (not aloo!) with tamarind chutney and onions. Sold from a stall since the last 80 years.
• Shiv Mishthan Bhandar (Old Delhi): Ghee-fried urad dal kachoris paired with fenugreek-infused potato curry.

Indore, Madhya Pradesh

• Vijay Chaat House (56 Dukan): Khopra patties and peas kachori under a blanket of jeeravan (fiery spice blend) masala. A riot of textures in India’s cleanest city.
• Ravi Alpahar: Aloo kachori and farali kachori (fasting-friendly) served with tamarind-date chutney.
• Prasidh Kachori Bhandar: Bam Kachori made from moong dal served with mint and amchur chutney.

Gujarat

• Sri Ram Kachori: Mawa kachori dunked in rose-scented sugar syrup, a Marwari dessert-snack hybrid loaded with pistachios.
• Bansidhar Kachori: The place serves khasta kachori like along with green chutney and tamarind chutney.

Kolkata, West Bengal

• Kanhaiya Kachori: Known for its popular Club Kachori, served with vegetable or sabji and jalebi.
• Putiram Sweets: The kachoris are known to be served with the flavourful cholar dal.

Inspired to crunch your way across India? Share your favourite hidden gem in the comments.