Recipe for Tasty Mathri This Winter - A Crispy Delight to Enjoy the Season

Winter is the perfect time to indulge in warm, crispy snacks that pair beautifully with a hot cup of tea. And when it comes to classic Indian winter munchies, Mathri tops the list. This traditional North Indian snack is flaky, crunchy, and full of flavor. Whether you enjoy it during evening tea or serve it to guests during festivals, homemade mathri always tastes special.

Here’s an easy, authentic recipe to make delicious mathris right at home this winter season.

Ingredients You Will Need
    •    2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
    •    1 cup semolina (sooji)
    •    4 tablespoons ghee or oil (for kneading)
    •    1 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
    •    1 teaspoon kalonji (optional, for extra flavor)
    •    Salt to taste
    •    Warm water for kneading
    •    Oil for deep frying

Step-by-Step Method

1. Prepare the dough
In a mixing bowl, add maida, sooji, salt, ajwain, and kalonji. Pour in melted ghee and mix well using your fingertips. The flour should feel crumbly. This ensures your mathri turns crispy and flaky.
Gradually add warm water and knead into a stiff dough. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.

2. Shape the mathris
Divide the dough into small equal balls. Using your palm or a rolling pin, flatten each one into a small disc. Prick each mathri with a fork to prevent puffing while frying.

3. Fry to perfection
Heat oil in a deep pan on low to medium flame. Add mathris in small batches and fry them slowly until they turn golden and crispy from both sides. Slow frying is the key to the perfect crunch.

4. Cool and store
Once fried, place the mathris on a tissue-lined plate to remove excess oil. Let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Serving Suggestions
    •    Enjoy with masala chai or ginger tea on a cold winter evening.
    •    Serve with pickle, green chutney, or even sweet mango chutney.
    •    Pack it for travel or give as a homemade festive snack to loved ones.


Quick Tips
    •    You can replace some maida with whole wheat flour for a healthier version.
    •    Add crushed black pepper or kasuri methi for a flavorful twist.
    •    Always fry on low heat to maintain the crispiness.


Nothing beats the comfort of fresh, homemade mathri when winter chills are in the air. Try this recipe and bring a traditional and delightful crunch to your snack time. Enjoy every bite with warmth and joy this season.

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