22/07/2025
Mithi Mathri Recipe
Ingredients:
• Wheat flour – 2 cups
• Semolina (sooji) – ½ cup
• Desiccated coconut – ¼ cup
• Sesame seeds – 3 tablespoons
• Cardamom powder – 1 teaspoon
• Aniseed (saunf) – 1 teaspoon
• Powdered sugar – 1 cup
• Clarified butter (ghee) – ⅓ cup
• Water – as needed
• Oil or ghee – for frying
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
• In a large mixing bowl, combine wheat flour, semolina, desiccated coconut, sesame seeds, cardamom powder, aniseed, and powdered sugar.
• Add the clarified butter (ghee) and mix well with your fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly.
• Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead into a firm dough. The dough should be tighter than chapati dough.
2. Rest the Dough:
• Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20–30 minutes.
3. Roll and Cut the Mathris:
• Divide the dough into small balls.
• Roll each ball into a small thick disc (about 2–3 inches in diameter). You can also roll out a larger piece and cut it into shapes using a cutter or small lid.
• Prick each disc with a fork to prevent puffing while frying.
4. Fry the Mathris:
• Heat oil or ghee in a deep frying pan over medium-low heat.
• Once hot, fry the mathris in batches until golden brown and crisp. Make sure to fry on low to medium heat to cook them evenly.
5. Cool and Store:
• Remove the mathris from oil and drain on paper towels.
• Let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container.