Baked Methi Mathri – A Healthy Diwali Snack Alternative
Baked methi mathri is a wonderful substitute for the fried version. It’s perfect for festive platters, tea-time snacks, or gifting, and stores well in an airtight container for over a week.
Servings: 8
Calories: 93kcal
Ingredients
Measurement Details: 1 cup = 240 ml; 1 tbsp = 15ml; 1 tsp = 5ml;
- 2 tsp semolina
- ½ tsp ajwain
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tbsp besan
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 6 tbsp lukewarm water or as needed
Instructions
- Pulse the semolina, cumin seeds, and ajwain in a mixer jar or spice grinder. If your semolina is fine, just pulse the cumin and ajwain.
- Sieve the flours into a wide mixing bowl. Add red chili powder, turmeric, salt, and the crushed spice mix. Crush dried fenugreek leaves between your palms and add them in. Mix well.
- Add melted ghee and mix thoroughly to coat the flour. Add lukewarm water, little by little, until a stiff, moist dough forms. Do not add all at once.
- Cover with a bowl or a damp cloth and let it sit for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, line a baking tray with parchment or greased foil.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Divide the dough if needed. Roll to ⅛-inch thick, prick with a fork, cut with a cookie cutter, and arrange on the tray.
- Brush the mathris with oil. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, flip, brush again, and bake another 10 minutes.
- Cool completely on a rack. Store in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Replace ghee with warm oil for a vegan version.
- Adjust kasoori methi to taste. I used 1 tbsp for this measure.
- Brushing with oil is optional but enhances flavor and browning.
- Baking time depends on thickness—thinner = crispier.
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg