| Mathis - A famous Diwali snack | |
| Ingredients | 2 cups plain flour (maida) | 1 tbsp. Ghee | 1/4 tsp. ajwain (Oregano seeds) seeds | Salt according to taste | Warm water to make dough | ghee (clarified butter) for deep frying |
| Serve with | Serve with Pickle. |
| Method | 1. Blend together maida
(all purpose flour, plain flour) and salt, rub in the Ghee(clarified butter)
and then add enough water to make a smooth pliable dough. 2. Make small thin rounds out of all the dough. Prick them on both sides with a fork. Allow to dry a bit for 20-30 minutes. 3. Now heat oil/Ghee(clarified butter) in a pan and deep fry a few at a time to a pale gold color. 4. Drain thoroughly and cool and store in air-tight containers. |