Mathri By Chef Ajay Chopra

Ajay Chopra

Mathri is a traditional Indian deep-fried snack. Chef Ajay Chopra shares the recipes for three different varieties of mathri.

Serves3

Cooking Time10 Min

Meal Typesavoury

Preparation Time10 Min

DifficultyMEDIUM

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Ingredients

For the general mathri dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
- 2- 3 tbsp ghee
For Mathri option 1
- salt
- ajwain
- water (a few drops for binding)
For Mathri option 2
- salt
- red chilli powder
- kasuri methi
- jeera
- water (a few drops for binding)
For Mathri option 3
- jeera
- water (a few drops for binding)

PREPARATION

1
In a bowl add the maida and pour some warm ghee on top.
2
Mix the two well and then divide the flour into three parts for 3 different styles of Mathris.
3
Add ajwain and salt to one portion of flour. Add water and knead the mixture into a dough.
4
Add kasuri methi, jeera, red chilli powder and salt to another portion of flour. Add water and knead the mixture into a dough.
5
Add jeera and water to the third portion and knead it into a dough. .
6
Make dough balls from the three doughs. Flatten the dough balls and prick holes into them using a fork.
7
Deep fry in hot oil until golden and crisp.

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