Punjabi Mathri (Organic)

Description

Punjabi Famous Mathri :Mathris are one of the most loved tea time snacks in India. They keep for a long time and often become travel time companions. There are many flavours, many sizes to the mathri but essentially it remains the same!  These also make a part of the guest goodies make to be share with friends and relatives. A perfect snack for everyone in the family. It is loved by children & whole family members and perfect for office snack, outings, movies, picnics or also as gifts.

Punjabi Mathri Recipe:

Mathri is a deep fried, salted and flaky Punjabi snack. Mathri goes very well a hot piping cup of tea and some mango pickle. Learn how to make mathri.

• Ingredients: 

  • 2 cup Maida (unbleached flour)
  • 1/4th cup fine Semolina (Sooji / Rava)
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp whole Black Peppercorns (coarsely cracked)
  • 1/8th tsp Baking Powder
  • 2 tblsp Curd / Plain Yogurt
  • 7 tblsp warm Water
  • 4 tblsp melted Ghee / Oil
  • Ghee / Oil for deep frying

How to make Punjabi Famous Mathri:

1. Mix the flour, salt ,cracked pepper and baking powder in a bowl.
2. Add the ghee and rub between your palms until it takes the form of breadcrumbs.
3. combine the curd with water and and form a pliable but firm dough using this liquid.
4. Cover with the damp cloth and set aside for 30 minutes.
5. Divide the dough into small balls and roll out all the balls.
6. Heat the ghee / oil in a kadhai or deep-frying pan.
7. Fry the rolled mathris in a batch over moderate heat.
8. Do not allow the rounds to become brown, they should remain pale gold in color.
9. Remove and drain on paper towels.
10. Repeat the process for frying all mathris.
11. Well sealed, they will keep for 2-3 weeks.
12. Note : When the frying is complete allow the oil to cool for 15 minutes and, while still warm, strain through a fine sieve to remove any bits of flour.
13. Oil can be further used.