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Friday, September 14, 2012

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.

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