J. Inder Singh Kalra

Mathi

Preparation info
  • Yield:

    40

    • Difficulty

      Medium

    • Ready in

      45 min

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Prashad

By J. Inder Singh Kalra

Published 1990

  • About

Ajwain shares a unique ‘relationship’ with the Indian vegetarian snack—they are practically inseparable and very, very compatible. This exotic spice is responsible for the fine aroma in the Mathi—a crisp savoury laced with pepper.

Ingredients

  • 600 g/1⅓ lb Flour
  • Salt
  • 5 g/

Method

Preparation

THE DOUGH: Sieve flour and salt together, add ajwain, mix, make a bay, pour oil in it and start mixing gradually. When the oil is fully mixed, add milk, knead to make a hard dough, cover with a moist cloth and keep aside for 15 minutes. Divide into 40 equal portions, make balls and flatten with a rolling pin into round discs (appro