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today we will make dhaniya mathri which is temptinga dn different from plain mathri.
let's see what all ingredients are required for making dhaniya mathri.
maida - 2 cup
cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
salt - 1/2 tsp
carom seeds - 1/2 tsp
black pepper - 1/4 tsp (coarsely ground)
oil - 1/4 cup (to be used for kneading dough)
green coriander - 3/4 cup (finely chopped)
oil - to fry mathirs
knead dough first.
add cumin seeds,salt,carom seeds,black pepper,oil and green coriander in the flour.
mix all ingredients nicely.
with help of water knead hard or tight dough.
we have taken 1/2 cup water.
add little water at a time and knead dough.
kenad for 2-3 minutes until it gets smooth.
dough is ready;now keep it side for 20 minutes so that dough gets set.
dough is ready;now we will make balls from dough.
we will make small size mathirs.
now roll the balls in round shape.
flatten them a bit like this.
check whether oil is hot or not.
we don't require to much heated oil for frying mathris.
fry until it gets crunchy and crasty from inside.
we will fry mathri on medium-low flame.
place the mathri in hot oil.
place as many mathris as possible in oil.
fry mathris on low-medium flame until they turn brown in color.
the reason for methris getting soft is that they are fried on very high flame.
don't ever fry mathirs on high flame.
keep the flame medium and fry until they turn crusty and brown in color.
it will take 10-12 minutes in frying mathris.
flip the mathris when they will float on the surface.
mathris have almost turned brown but we will fry them for 2 more minutes.
it will take 12-13 minutes for frying mathirs.
mathirs have turend brown now take them out.
place the mathris on plate with basorbent paper.
crusty and cripsy dhaniya mathri is ready.
serve them now along with tea.
store in an sir tight container when they get cool and enjoy eating for 2 months.
try making this recipe and share your experiences with us.
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