Methi Mathri is a savory flaky and crispy tea time snack that brings back memories of childhood. They are ideal preparations for the festive season too. Here is how to make it.
Add maida, sooji, methi, salt, ajwain and ¼ cup oil in a bowl.
Mix well with your finger tips.
Add warm water and knead to make a tight dough.
Cover and keep the dough aside for 10 minutes.
Make small balls from the dough and press them tightly between your palms to flatten them.
You can also roll the mathris slightly with a rolling pin. If rolling them to make thin mathri, then prick them with a fork all over.
Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan.
When the oil is hot, add the mathri and simmer the heat.
Do not overload the pan. Fry the mathri in small batches.
Fry the mathris on low heat till lightly golden brown from both the sides.
Increase the heat and fry the methri until nicely browned.
It will take 15-20 minutes to fry one batch.
Remove the fried mathris on a tissue lined plate.
Cool and store in an airtight container for up to 15 days.
Notes
Always fry the methi mathri on low medium heat otherwise they will not cooked from the centre.Store the mathri in a container only once they are completely cooled.