Gluten-Free Mathri

Crisp, flaky, and irresistibly spiced, this Gluten-Free Mathri recipe offers a delicious twist on the traditional Indian tea-time snack. Made with a blend of rice flour and chickpea flour, these golden morsels are infused with aromatics like carom seeds, cumin, and crushed black pepper, giving them a delightful flavor profile that's both earthy and savory. Naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable for vegan diets, this recipe ensures a perfect crunch with every bite. Whether paired with a hot cup of chai or served as a party appetizer, these mathris are sure to become a household favorite. Plus, they store beautifully in an airtight container, making them an ideal make-ahead snack. Perfect for anyone seeking gluten-free snack ideas or craving authentic Indian flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice flour
• 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 4 tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter) or oil (for vegan)
• 0.75 cup Water
• 2 cups Oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine rice flour and chickpea flour.

Step 2

Add salt, carom seeds, crushed black pepper, and cumin seeds to the flour mixture.

Step 3

Mix the dry ingredients well with a spoon or your fingers.

Step 4

Add ghee (or oil for a vegan version) to the flour mixture and crumble it thoroughly to get a breadcrumb-like consistency.

Step 5

Gradually add water to the mixture and knead to form a moderately stiff dough. The dough should not be too soft or too hard.

Step 6

Cover the dough with a slightly damp cloth and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

Step 7

After resting, divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a ball.

Step 8

Flatten each ball slightly and use a rolling pin to roll out into a round disc about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 9

Prick the rolled-out discs with a fork to prevent puffing during frying.

Step 10

Heat oil for frying in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 11

Once the oil is hot, gently slide 2-3 mathris into the oil and fry them on medium heat.

Step 12

Fry the mathris until they are golden brown and crisp on both sides. This should take about 5-6 minutes.

Step 13

Remove mathris using a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 14

Repeat the process with the remaining dough.

Step 15

Let the mathris cool completely before serving. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1005.3 grams (1005.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5718

Total Fat 536.10g	687%
Saturated Fat 99.70g	499%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 134mg	45%
Sodium 2451mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 202.20g	74%
Dietary Fiber 18.00g	64%
Total Sugars 13.60g
Protein 41.30g	83%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 146mg	11%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 1215mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.2%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 13.9%