What is that one snack, which our Mumma use to carry in train journeys? Dad used to love it with his evening chai? and to their surprise, we didn’t complain about eating it either. Mathri, We all have fond memories of eating “mathri” while our parents enjoyed it with their CHAI at a Diwali get-together. A snack that is crispy and light and is made in various flavors and shapes. However, We decided to twist it this Diwali. Herbs and Spices Mathri is a delicious snack recipe with an Italian twist made using mild herbs and spices. It is a wonderful snack to have in your Diwali parties and get-togethers, Make it, have it and then you will believe us.
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/4 cup multigrain flour
1/4 cup Rice Flour
1/4 Ghee
1 Tbsp Naturesmith Chilli Flakes
1 Tsp Naturesmith Mixed Herbs
1/4 Tsp Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
1/4 Tsp Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
1/4 Cup – 1/3 Cup Water
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying (preferably olive oil)
Serves: 200 gm Mathri
Preparation time: 15 min
Cooking time: 20 min
METHOD:
- In a big bowl mix Multigrain flour, Rice Flour, Oil, Salt, Chilli Flakes, mixed herbs, Coarsely Ground Black Pepper, Carom Seeds (Ajwain).
- Use Water to knead into a stiff dough. Cover and keep it aside for 20-30 min.
- After 30 min, kneads the dough for 1-2 min and divide the dough into 2 or 3 equal size balls.
- Using a rolling pin, roll the balls into a Paratha like Roti with a thickness of approx. 1/4″.
- Using a cookie stencil, cut Mathri in the desired shape. Alternatively make smaller balls from the dough and roll them into Small Puri Shape rounds.
- Deep fry in hot oil in about 2 batches. While putting the Mathri in Hot Oil keep the flame on medium and then reduce to low flame. Fry Mathri on low flame for 5-7 min till it turns golden. Do not use medium or high flame as Mathri will remain uncooked from inside. It should be cooked slowly to cook from inside.
- Take out Mathris on a paper napkin and let it cool completely. Repeat these steps for frying the rest of the Mathri.
- Once completely cooled, store Mathris in Air Tight Container. It can be stored for 15 days. Ensure that the container is free from moisture to retain the crispiness of the Mathris. Serve Mathris during Festival time or have it with tea as a snack! ENJOY!
