Mattri (Savory Fried Biscuits)
Per serving
This savoury Indian biscuit is admittedly far from 'health-food', but it tastes fantastic! Makes a tongue-tickling snack for any time of the day! Prep. time includes resting time for the dough.
Ingredients
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
In a large bowl mix together the all-purpose flour, semolina, salt, pepper, cumin seeds, and vegetable shortening.
- 2
Mix lightly to obtain a bread-crumb consistency.
- 3
Add equal amounts of milk and warm water to make a stiff dough.
- 4
Knead the dough well for 15-20 minutes, cover, and set aside for another 20 minutes.
- 5
Make lemon-sized balls of the dough, and roll into 3-inch diameter circles ('puris') on a floured board, using a rolling pin.
- 6
Prick each'puri' with a fork a few times.
- 7
Heat oil (for frying) in a heavy frying pan and deep fry the puris, one at a time (turning every minute or so for even browning), until golden brown.
- 8
Remove from heat and drain excess oil on tissue.
- 9
Serve plain, or with a sweet/sour chutney.
- 10
This can be stored in an airtight tin for upto a week.
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