Mathri (Punjabi Mathi)

The flaky Diwali staple — semolina-wheat mathi fried crisp, the jar snack that pairs with everything. Follow the full recipe card below.

Mathri (Punjabi Mathi)

The flaky Diwali staple — semolina-wheat mathi fried crisp, the jar snack that pairs with everything.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 15 pieces
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

wheat flour
sooji
oil + ghee
ajwain + black pepper
Water and salt

Method
 

  1. Rub oil into flours with ajwain, pepper, salt.
  2. Knead stiff dough; rest 20 minutes.
  3. Roll thick small mathis; prick with fork.
  4. Fry on LOW until golden — slow frying makes them flaky.

Notes

Low heat is the mathri law — high heat browns the outside while the centre stays doughy.