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Ajwain mathri

Ajwain flavors small crisp fried crackers with a short, crumbly dough.

Prep 25 minCook 35 min20 minutes dough rest; 20 minutes coolingServes 6Moderate
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GET EVERYTHING READY

Everything you’ll need.

For 6 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.

Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.

What equipment do I need?

Bowl; rolling pin; fork; deep saucepan; thermometer.

The recipe at a glance.

See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.

  1. STEP 1Make dough5 min
  2. STEP 2Rest20 min
  3. STEP 3Shape10 min
  4. STEP 4Fry5–7 min per batch; about 25 min total

FOLLOW ALONG

4 simple steps.
One delicious result.

  1. Illustrative preparation stage 1
    STEP 1 / 45 min

    Make dough

    No heat

    Have ready

    Flour, ajwain, salt, ghee, water

    1. Rub ghee into flour, ajwain and salt before adding water to form stiff dough.
    Next: Rest ↓
  2. Illustrative preparation stage 2
    STEP 2 / 420 min

    Rest

    Room temperature

    Have ready

    None

    1. Cover dough and let it relax.
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  3. Illustrative preparation stage 3
    STEP 3 / 410 min

    Shape

    No heat

    Have ready

    Dough

    1. Roll dough 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick and cut about 24 rounds, pricking each with a fork.
    Next: Fry ↓
  4. Illustrative preparation stage 4
    STEP 4 / 45–7 min per batch; about 25 min total

    Fry

    320°F (160°C)

    Have ready

    Oil, raw mathri

    1. Fry mathri in small batches in a pot no more than half full of oil.

AT THE TABLE

A few good things alongside.

Black tea

Cucumber mint dip

Mango slices

AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.

A few things worth knowing.

Recipe development status

Untested original draft; kitchen review is required before publication.

Resting and serving

Makes about 24 crackers, four per serving.

Resting and serving

Drain on a rack and cool fully before judging crispness.

Ingredients and allergens

Allergen check: includes wheat or other gluten-containing grains, milk. Check all packaged ingredients, including spice blends, and separate serving suggestions.

Kitchen tip 5

Do not taste raw batter or dough; flour and eggs need proper cooking.

FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF

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