It’s mathri-licious

MathriIngredientsgtgt 2 tbsp ghee or coconut oil for a vegan optiongtgt 250 gm 1 34 cup plain flourgtgt 12 tsp carom seeds ajwaingtgt 1 tsp black peppercorns kali mirch crushedgtgt 34 tsp saltgtgt Ghee or oil for deepfryingMethodIn a small pan heat the ghee until it melts If using oil heat the oil and turn off the heat before it starts to smoke Assemble all the dry ingredients together in a bowl mdash the flour carom seeds crushed peppercorns and salt Add the melted ghee or hot oil into the bowl and mix with a fork Add a few spoons of water and mix with your hands until you get a stiff dough Do not knead the dough Set it aside for 30 minutesKareena Kapoor Khan gave her over 8 million followers a new food goal when she recently posted about her craving for mathri on InstagramTo make the mathri or matthis roll the dough into small rotis Alternately roll the dough into a large circle and cut into discs with the help of a round cookiecutter Prick all over each mathri with a toothpick or fork to prevent the mathri from puffing upHeat ghee or oil in a frying pan or kadhai Place the mathris a few at a time after the oil is ready for frying You can test the readiness by dropping a small ball of the dough into the oil If it floats to the top it means the oil is ready for frying Deep fry on low heat flipping them over in between till they turn crisp and light golden in colour Do not overcrowd your frying pan or kadhai by placing too many mathris at a time Place the fried mathris on a clean tissue paper to absorb excess oil Serve warm After it cools down you can also store them in an airtight containerAnushruti RKFor a healthy version Replace part of the plain flour with wholewheat flour or any millet flours like finger millet flour nachni pearl millet flour bajra or sorghum millet flour jowarTo bake mathri Preheat your oven to 180 degree celsius Place the rolled or cut discs on the tray and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until they turn crisp and golden After 10 minutes of placing them in the oven flip them over and bake until done After the mathris are baked you can put them on a wire rack to cool or place them on the tray on the kitchen counter Store in an airtight container This makes 10 to 12 mathrisAnushruti RK food writer and health and wellbeing consultantAchari mathriWhatrsquos in a nameIn the eastern parts of the country mathris in the garb of nimkis tickle our taste buds Head to this site for flaky black pepper nimkis that can be the perfect accompaniment for your evening cup of chaiLog on to kisankonnectinCost Rs 49 for 150 gmTangy crispinessThe fried goodness of mathris is best enjoyed with aam ka achaar This version laced with carom and cumin seeds and peppercorn comes with a generous lather of dried tangy achaarLog on to bansiwalacoinCost Rs 289 for 300 gmFarsan feastA popular favourite for mallshoppers in the Lower Parel neighbourhood this shop is known for its namkeen goodies including a wide range of mathri purisAt Trupti Phoenix Palladium Lower ParelCall 24902211Flavour of burnt sugarAre you craving for methi in your mathri Mathris from this platform will let you enjoy that subtle bitter taste without any artificial flavoursLog on to rahegujaratisnackscomCost Rs 114Nutty and crumblyThis iconic sweet shop serves mathris that are liked for methi masalas and nutsAt Jhama Sweets Chembur camp Chembur EastGhatkopar EastSionCall 08260335577Small wondersIf you prefer oddball quirky picks stop by this quaint place to grab a packet of karela mathris and the likeAt Parleshwar Sweet and Farsan Mart Vile ParleCall 8692032520Public choiceTry out the dish from an outpost that locals prefer for lsquothe authentic Gujarati tastersquoAt Madhuram Sweets and Farsan shop Borivali WestCall 088797 12222Peanut and methi mathriSay ghee with these goodiesMothers Collectiversquos dishes are made by mothers using traditional recipes and are perfect for our nostalgiaLog on to nuttyyogicomCost Rs 149