Namkeen Mathri

Mathris , The Indian Salted Crackers . I love having them as my afternoon snack along with a hot cup of chai.

Ingredients:

• All Purpose flour ( maida) - 2 cups
• Sooji ( Semolina ) - 1/2 cup
• Salt - 1 tsp
• Carom Seeds ( Ajwain ) - 1/2 tsp
• Oil - 2-3 tbsp
• Lukewarm Water - as needed to knead a firm dough, say 3/4 cup
• Oil - to deep fry

Directions: 

• In a mixing bowl , mix all the ingredients and knead it into a firm dough with very little water at a time. Do not make the dough too soft. Cover and set aside for about 15 minutes. 
• Divide the dough into approx 40-45 small balls. 
• Roll each ball into approx 1 and a half inch circles.
• Prick each mathri with a fork all over so that they do not puff while frying.

• Get the oil for deep frying ready. Keep it on medium heat.
• Deep fry 5-6 mathris at a time on medium heat, flipping them in between, till they turn golden brown from both the sides. 
• Remove on a kitchen napkin. They would turn crispier on cooling.
• They can be stored in an air tight container for a month or so. 

This is great with tea. Also, this can be had with some spicy pickle or green chutney or ketchup.