Layered Mathri by Tripti Bhalotia

Name: Layered Mathri
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cup wheat flour; 2 tbsp gram flour; Salt to taste; 0.5 tsp crushed black pepper; 1 tsp kasuri methi; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 0.5 tsp carom seeds; 2 tbsp ghee; Water as required; Oil for frying; Chat masala; Red chilli powder; Oil

Mathri is a crispy and flavorful Indian snack that is perfect for tea-time or as a festive treat. This recipe combines wheat flour, gram flour, and a variety of spices to create a delicious layered snack. The process is simple and the result is a crunchy delight that everyone will love. You can watch the detailed recipe on my YouTube channel, Tripti Home Kitchen.

crushed black pepper

Calories

110.0kcal (5.5%)

Protein

3.4g (6.84%)

Step 1

Take wheat flour, gram flour, salt, crushed black pepper, kasuri methi, sesame seeds, and carom seeds in a mixing bowl and mix them well.

Step 2

Add ghee to the mixture and combine thoroughly.

Step 3

Gradually add water to make a tight dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.

Step 4

After resting, knead the dough again and divide it into small portions.

Step 5

Roll out each portion thinly like a flatbread. Apply oil on top and dust with dry flour.

Step 6

Fry the rolled portions over medium flame, flipping occasionally, until they are crispy and golden brown.

Calories

110.0kcal (5.5%)

Protein

3.4g (6.84%)

Ensure the dough is tight and firm for the best texture.

Resting the dough helps in making the mathri more crispy.

Fry on medium flame to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.

Dusting with dry flour helps in creating layers in the mathri.

Can I use all-purpose flour instead of wheat flour?

Yes, you can substitute wheat flour with all-purpose flour, but the texture and flavor may vary slightly.

How long can I store mathri?

Mathri can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Can I bake mathri instead of frying?

Yes, you can bake mathri at 350°F (175°C) until crispy, but the texture might differ slightly from the fried version.

What can I serve mathri with?

Mathri pairs well with tea, chutneys, or yogurt-based dips.

Can I skip ghee in the recipe?

Ghee adds flavor and texture to the mathri, but you can substitute it with oil if needed.

crushed black pepper

Calories

110.0kcal (5.5%)

Protein

3.4g (6.84%)

Step 1

Take wheat flour, gram flour, salt, crushed black pepper, kasuri methi, sesame seeds, and carom seeds in a mixing bowl and mix them well.

Step 2

Add ghee to the mixture and combine thoroughly.

Step 3

Gradually add water to make a tight dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.

Step 4

After resting, knead the dough again and divide it into small portions.

Step 5

Roll out each portion thinly like a flatbread. Apply oil on top and dust with dry flour.

Step 6

Fry the rolled portions over medium flame, flipping occasionally, until they are crispy and golden brown.

Calories

110.0kcal (5.5%)

Protein

3.4g (6.84%)

Ensure the dough is tight and firm for the best texture.

Resting the dough helps in making the mathri more crispy.

Fry on medium flame to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.

Dusting with dry flour helps in creating layers in the mathri.

Can I use all-purpose flour instead of wheat flour?

Yes, you can substitute wheat flour with all-purpose flour, but the texture and flavor may vary slightly.

How long can I store mathri?

Mathri can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Can I bake mathri instead of frying?

Yes, you can bake mathri at 350°F (175°C) until crispy, but the texture might differ slightly from the fried version.

What can I serve mathri with?

Mathri pairs well with tea, chutneys, or yogurt-based dips.

Can I skip ghee in the recipe?

Ghee adds flavor and texture to the mathri, but you can substitute it with oil if needed.

Layered Mathri

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Ingredients

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

110.0kcal (5.5%)

Protein

3.4g (6.84%)

Carbs

12.1g (4.38%)

Sugars

0.2g (0.4%)

Healthy Fat

3.1g

Unhealthy Fat

3.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Layered Mathri

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Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

110.0kcal (5.5%)

Protein

3.4g (6.84%)

Carbs

12.1g (4.38%)

Sugars

0.2g (0.4%)

Healthy Fat

3.1g

Unhealthy Fat

3.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

FAQS

Layered Mathri

Stuck mid-recipe?

Ingredients

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

110.0kcal (5.5%)

Protein

3.4g (6.84%)

Carbs

12.1g (4.38%)

Sugars

0.2g (0.4%)

Healthy Fat

3.1g

Unhealthy Fat

3.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Layered Mathri

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

110.0kcal (5.5%)

Protein

3.4g (6.84%)

Carbs

12.1g (4.38%)

Sugars

0.2g (0.4%)

Healthy Fat

3.1g

Unhealthy Fat

3.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

FAQS