Make Punjabi-Style Meethi Mathri To Pair With Your Evening Chai

By Garima Johar

June 6, 2024

Mathri is a famous Punjabi snack that has now found its way to almost every part of the world. To give the classic mathri a sweet twist, you can make meethi mathri and pair it with your evening tea.

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup water 1/2 cup ghee 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon saunf 1/4 teaspoon elaichi A pinch of salt Oil for frying

Step 1

Knead a dough with whole wheat flour, ghee, sugar, saunf, elaichi, and salt.

Step 2

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for half an hour.

Step 3

Take small portions from the smoothened dough. Roll into thin circles.

Step 4

Prick the circles with a fork to prevent them from overpuffing while frying. Heat up oil and deep fry.

Step 5

Prepare chashni (sugar syrup) by simmering sugar and water. Dip and coat the fried mathris in the chashni.

Step 6

Let them cool down. Finally, enjoy them as an evening snack.