Mathri Recipe (Punjabi Mathiya or Mathari)

Name: Mathri Recipe (Punjabi Mathiya or Mathari)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour ((maida) - 250 grams); ½ cup whole wheat flour ((atta) - 60 grams); 3 tablespoons Ghee (or 3 tablespoons oil - any neutral tasting oil); 5 to 6 tablespoons water (or add as required); 2 teaspoon carom seeds ((ajwain)); 2 teaspoon black peppercorns (- crushed coarsely or kept whole if you prefer); 2 teaspoon dry fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 pinch asafoetida ((hing) - optional); 1 pinch baking soda (- optional for frying but do add if baking the mathri); salt (as required); oil (as required, for deep frying)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Mathri also called as mathiya or mathari is a popular North Indian tea time snack of savory, flaky, spiced and crispy crackers made with all-purpose flour, spices and seasonings. I share both fried and baked versions.

Updated at: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:40:06 GMT