Moong Dal Mathri: Twist Of Lentils To Traditional Crispy Snacks
By Krati Purwar
March 8, 2025
Often mathri is prepared with either maida or atta. Both have gluten, which might not be digested by people allergic to it. To make the deep-fried crunchy snack healthy, add a twist of moong dal. Here is the recipe.
Ingredients
3 tbsp semolina 1 cup moong dal 2 cups whole wheat flour ½ tsp cumin seeds 3 tbsp ghee 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp ajwain Salt to taste Water as needed ½ tsp turmeric powder Oil for frying
Step 1
Soak moong dal for an hour and grind it into a smooth paste.
Step 2
Knead a dough by combining moong dal paste along with other ingredients.
Step 3
Let the dough rest for at least 20 minutes.
Step 4
Roll small dough balls and shape them into mathri while oil gets heated in a kadhai.
Step 5
Deep-fry mathri until the crust is crunchy. You can also bake them at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
Step 6
Store mathri in an airtight jar and enjoy with tea or coffee.
