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masala mathri is an Indian jar snack often served with tea. Learn how to make mathri - Diwali jar snack.
Crispy and flavourful, crispy mathri - Indian style can be prepared quite easily with readily available ingredients and hails from the state of Rajasthan. Though it requires little practice to master the art of pinching the mathri, which is very peculiar about this dish.
To make masala mathri, combine the maida, ajwain, cumin seeds, chilli powder, black pepper powder, ghee and salt in a deep bowl and knead into a stiff dough using enough water. Divide the dough into 5 equal portions. Roll out one portion of the dough into a 100 mm. (4”) diameter circle. Pinch the edges of the rolled mathri to form a design. (as shown in image 1). Prick the mathri with a fork at regular intervals. (as shown in image 2). Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make 4 more mathris. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai and deep-fry 3 mathris at a time, on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper. Repeat step 7 to deep-fry 2 more mathris in one more batch. Serve or store in an air-tight container.
A tablespoon of melted ghee, added to the dough of khasta mathri, helps impart a flaky crispness to this delectable snack. Fragments of ajwain and cumin seeds are the key add on to the taste and flavour of this snack.
Mathri - Diwali jar snack is made in many households during the festival. You can make the mathris in bulk and store in an airtight container. Make your tea time more perfect with this jar snack.
Tips for masala mathri. 1. Use melted ghee for the dough, so it mixes well with the flour. 2. A fork is best to prick the mathri with its pointed edge so the mathri doesn’t puff up while frying and gets its necessary traditional flaky texture. 3. Ensure to cool them well before storing, to maintain their crispiness.
Enjoy with recipe below.