Dairy-Free Mathri
Crispy, savory, and completely dairy-free, this Mathri recipe is the perfect snack to satisfy your mid-day cravings or complement your evening tea. Made with a fragrant blend of carom seeds, cumin seeds, and a kick of crushed black pepper, each bite is bursting with flavor and spice. The addition of semolina brings a delightful crunch, while the dough is bound with vegetable oil, ensuring a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture without any dairy. These golden-brown discs are deep-fried to perfection, pricked with a fork to achieve an even cook and prevent puffing. Easy to prepare and perfect for storing, Dairy-Free Mathri is an ideal make-ahead snack for tea-time gatherings or cozy afternoons. Enjoy them freshly fried or store them in an airtight container for a long-lasting treat!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour (maida)
- 50 grams Semolina (sooji)
- 1 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (jeera)
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 60 milliliters Vegetable oil (for dough)
- 100 milliliters Water
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, semolina, carom seeds, cumin seeds, crushed black pepper, and salt.
Step 2
Add 60 ml of vegetable oil into the dry ingredients. Mix the oil into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3
Gradually add water little by little and knead into a stiff dough. The dough should not be too soft. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
Step 4
Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a ball. Flatten each ball slightly to form a disc about 2 inches in diameter. Use a fork to prick each disc a few times. This helps in even cooking and prevents them from puffing up.
Step 5
Heat 500 ml of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
Step 6
Once the oil is hot, reduce the flame to low-medium heat and gently slide in a few of the prepared discs.
Step 7
Fry the mathris slowly on low to medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Step 8
Once cooked, remove the mathris from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Step 9
Repeat the process with the remaining discs. Allow them to cool completely before storing.
Step 10
Serve the dairy-free mathris as a delicious snack with tea or coffee or store them in an airtight container for later use.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (972.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5906.7 |
| Total Fat 564.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 80.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2372.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 229.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.0g | |
| Protein 32.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 108.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 410.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories