Female Focus North Indian Carom Seed Crackers Mathi
This month we thought we would share a tea time favourite in North Indian households. Mathi is a savoury fried, flaky, biscuit spiced with carom seeds. We tend to have these crackers with a cuppa or as a snack with mango pickle. Also great served as a canapé. As well as the frying method we’ve included the healthier option of baking. Baking results in a denser, crisper texture: try them with cheese and chutney.
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: if frying 5-10 mins, Baking 20-30 mins Makes: 18-20 Ingredients: 200g Plain Flour
4 tablespoons Sunflower oil 1 teaspoon Carom Seeds 1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper Half a teaspoon Garam Masala Warm water 5-6 tablespoons or as required Oil for frying
Method: In a mixing bowl sift the flour; add all the spices and mix well. Rub the oil evenly into the flour with fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually add 1-2 tablespoons of water at a time and mix. When the mixture can easily be gathered together; form a stiff dough, shape into a ball, cover and rest for 10 minutes. Heat oil for frying in a large pan. Roll the dough out to about an inch in thickness. Use a small biscuit or cookie cutter to cut the discs. With a fork prick each disc on both sides. Frying Fry in small batches in medium to hot oil for 5 minutes or until crisp and golden. Drain, when cooled store an airtight container. Baking
Preheat oven to 180ºC. Lightly brush the circles with oil. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden.
For an even baking turn over the mathis after 10 mins. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.
Spice Corner: Carom seeds are light brown in colour; they look like a smaller version of cumin seeds. They are highly fragrant and taste like thyme. If you have a problem sourcing carom seeds contact us at
keepcalm@curryoncooking.com. Veena and Nilam The Spice Sisters
www.curryoncooking.com Facebook: CurryOnCooking
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