Lilva Twists or Lilva Kachori straws are perfect party snack or appetizer. Born and raised in a Gujarati family, I grew up eating and loving Lilva ni Kachori. When I was a kid we always got the Kachori from fasrsan shop. The Lilva beans also called tuvar beans or green pigeon peas. They are high in protein and make a filling snack. The Kachori stuffing has a sweet, spicy and tangy taste. The inside is soft and the crust is flakey and the combo is out of the world . Now we are giving a twist to the original Lilva Kachori by making twists. The twist or straws turn out flakey just like kachori. The filling over here is the key that makes these straws a star. Try these and I am sure you will be addicted to these.
Recipe

Lilva Twists | Lilva Kachori Straws
Ingredients
Lilva stuffing
- 1 and 1/2 cup fresh or frozen lilva beans
- 9-10 green chillies
- 1 inch piece of ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp asafetida powder
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt as needed
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoon shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 8 Puff Pastry sheets or Flakey Parathas
- Oil Spray as needed
- 2 tablespoon water as needed
Instructions
- Thaw the Puff Pastry or Flakey parathas overnight in the fridge or let it sit out on the counter for few hours
- Wash the Lilva beans and let it drain
- In a food processor, grind lilva beans along with green chilies and ginger
- In a pan heat oil on medium heat
- Add sesame seeds and asafetida powder
- Now add Lilva bean mixture let it cook for few minutes
- Add sugar, turmeric powder, salt and fennel seeds and mix it well
- Add coconut and lime juice
- Cook the beans till the mixture is dry and has not moisture, turn off the heat and let it cool
- Preheat the oven to 375 degree Fahrenheit
- Lay one paratha or puff pastry sheet on a flat plate
- Spread 2-3 tablespoon of Lilva mixture and form a 1/2 inch layer
- Seal the top with another puff pastry sheet or Paratha
- Using little water seal the edges
- Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut them into strips
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper
- Using both hands twist each strip and place it on a baking tray
- Continue doing this till all the strips are twisted
- Spray the twists with cooking spray
- Bake them in oven for 20 minutes or until brown on all sides
- If needed flip the tray mid way so they can cook from all sides
- Once they are brown take them out and let them cool for 5 minutes
- Continue the above steps for remaining parathas or puff pastry sheets
- It can be stored in an airtight container for few days
- Serve them along with ketchup or chutney
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