Mathri and Namak Para

Ingredients for 12pcs (Serves 6)

Serving Size: 2

 

(1portion serves 223kcal Energy, 2.8g Protein, 15.3g Fat)

 

Refined Wheat Flour (Maida): 150gms

Salt: 3/4tsp

Carom seeds (Ajwain): 1/4tsp

Clarified Butter (Ghee): 45gms

Water: about 41/2tsp

Optional (for mathri only): Crushed Peppercorns (Kali Mirch): 6 nos.

Oil: for frying

 

 

Method (For Mathri)

 

• Sift the maida, add salt, ajwain and crushed peppercorns.
• Rub in the ghee so that it resembles bread crumbs.
• Make a stiff dough with water.
• Divide into 12 portions and roll into 8cm rounds. Prick with a fork at 2-3 places.
• Deep fry on a very slow fire till golden brown in color. Drain on an absorbent paper.

 

Method (for Namak Para)

• Proceed till step 3 as for mathri.
• Roll out the dough 1/4cm thick.
• Cut into small rectangular/diamond-shaped pieces with a knife.
• Deep fry on moderate hot oil till golden brown in color.Drain on an absorbent paper.

 

 

Secret tip: Kids love eating mathris and namak paras. Since they are low in fibre and made with refined flour they should be consumed in very limited quantities. But now moms can relax and confidently let their kids enjoy their favorite snack without compromising on the nutritional quality.

 

Poshtik Mathri/ Namak para:

 

 

Ingredients

 

Whole wheat flour (Atta): 100gms

Bengal Gram Flour (Besan): 50gms

Roasted Groundnuts: 30gms

Sesame Seeds (Til): 15gms

Ghee: 30gms

Carom seeds (Ajwain): 1/4tsp

Salt: 1/2tsp

Oil for frying. 

 

Method:

• Grind the groundnuts after roasting and removing the skin.
• Mix all the dry ingredients.
• Make a stiff dough with water and roll out 1/4 thick sheet.
• Cut into desired shape with a knife and fry in oil.