New Delhi: Karwa Chauth is a Hindu festival, that marks the bond of love between husbands and wives. An important part of this festival is Namkeen Mathri which is a classic North Indian snack. It is prepared and shared with the family and friends during this occasion. Mathri is a crispy and flaky snack and is a go-to snack in many Indian households. For the festival of Karwa Chauth, Namkeen Mathri is a favoured option due to its delicious flavour and long shelf life. This Karwa Chauth Namkeen Mathri recipe is a traditional snack, infused with spices and herbs.
With tender flavours and textures, this recipe swears to satisfy the taste buds by adding a special touch to the Karwa Chauth celebrations. In this recipe guide, we have listed some of the simple steps for preparing the authentic Namkeen Mathri which is perfect for the Karwa Chauth and other special occasions.
Namkeen mathri recipe
Follow this step-by-step guide to prepare crispy crunchy Namkeen Mathri:
Ingredients
- 2 cups refined flour (maida)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
- 1/4 teaspoon kalonji (black cumin seeds)
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup ghee or oil
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
Instructions
- Mix refined flour (maida), salt, baking powder, baking soda, ajwain, kalonji, garam masala and other ingredients of your choice.
- In this mixture, add ghee or oil and mix until crumbly. Now, add in small intervals, add lukewarm water to form a dough.
- Knead this dough for 5-7 minutes.
- Once done, cover this dough with a small piece of cotton cloth and keep it rest for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, divide this dough into small balls and roll each one of them into a thin circle.
- Prick this circle with a fork or any sharp object to prevent the puffing of the dough while frying.
- Heat the oil in a kadhai or deep fryer.
- Deep fry these mathris until they turn golden brown.
- Store it in an airtight container.
With this easy-to-make Namkeen Mathri recipe, add a delectable touch to your Karwa Chauth celebrations. This crispy, savoury, and flavorful, snack is a are perfect for Sargi and sharing it with your loved one as a token of love.
