Mathri (Kasuri Methi)

Directions

• Heat ghee in a saucepan. keep aside.
• Take all the ingredients in a large, deep bowl except Oil, Ghee, and water. Mix well.
• Make a well in the center of mixture. Add warm Ghee and start mixing it with a spatula. Use fingers and again mix it until it forms a breadcrumb-like consistency.
• Add sufficient water and knead it into a little stiff dough. Cover and keep aside for 20-25 minutes.
• Divide a dough into small balls or make 4-5 medium balls.
• Roll small balls into thick and small approx. 3-4-inch-diameter circle or puri. Or roll a medium ball into a thick and 6-7-inch-diameter roti.
• Prick it with the help of Fork. Cut large roti into 2-3 (3-4-inch) circles. Prepare all the mathris and keep ready for frying.
• Heat oil in a wok or kadhai. Gently drop 2-3 mathris in oil and fry them on low- medium flame until golden brown and crisp. Do not fry them on high flame else they will not cook properly.
• Remove it on an absorbent towel. Once cooled store it in the airtight container or serve with hot tea.