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Mathri

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About

Mathri is a popular savory snack from India. It is made from a combination of flour, ghee, and spices. The dough is rolled into thin circles and deep-fried until golden and crisp. Mathri is usually served with tea or coffee and with chutney or pickles.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

6.1
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Fats

43.3
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Carbs

23.1
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Fibre

1.9

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Recipe

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Ingredients

all-purpose flour

2 cups

carom seeds

1 teaspoon

salt

1 teaspoon

red chili powder

1/2 teaspoon

ghee

1/4 cup

oil

1/4 cup

Water as needed

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Directions

Step 1:

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, carom seeds, salt, and red chili powder.

Step 2:

Add the ghee and oil and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3:

Slowly add water, a little at a time, and knead the dough until it is soft and pliable.

Step 4:

Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Step 5:

Divide the dough into small balls.

Step 6:

Roll each ball into a thin circle.

Step 7:

Prick the circles with a fork.

Step 8:

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 9:

Fry the mathris until they are golden brown.

Step 10:

Drain the mathris on a paper towel and let them cool.

Step 11:

Serve the mathris with tea or chutney. Enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 19396 users have chowed down on Mathri a whopping 45060 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Indore, Lucknow, Delhi, Chandigarh, Pune are the top 5 cities gobbling up Mathri like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Mathri, our users are head over heels in march, october, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Mathri is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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