Mathri, also called as mathiya or mathari is a Rajasthani snack from North West India. It is usually salty, savory and flaky type of biscuit. Even with the savory flavor, it is ideally eaten eaten as a tea time snack with either pickle or chai. Try it out!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups plain flour (maida)
- 1 tbsp. Ghee
- 1/4 tsp. Ajwain seeds
- Salt according to taste
- Warm water to make dough
- Ghee for deep frying
Directions:
- Blend together maida and salt, rub in the ghee and then add enough water to make a smooth pliable dough.
- Make small thin rounds out of all the dough. Prick them on both sides with a fork. Allow to dry a bit for 20-30 minutes.
- Now heat oil/ghee in a pan and deep fry a few at a time to a pale gold color.
- Drain thoroughly and cool and store in air-tight containers.
Serve with Pickle!
