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Baked Methi Mathri

Baked Methi Mathri [Savory Fenugreek Cracker]

Jyoti Behrani
Baked Methi Mathri – A healthier twist on classic Punjabi mathri, with the same taste, but fewer calories! These baked versions of famous Punjabi mathri are a must-have this festive season!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian, North Indian
Servings 32
Calories 41 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

Prepare The Dough

  • In a large bowl, combine atta (whole wheat flour), jowar atta (Sorghum flour), and besan (chickpea flour). Next, add the seasonings – Kasuri methi, red chili powder, turmeric powder, carom seeds (ajwain), sesame seeds, baking powder, ghee or oil, and salt to taste.
  • Mix all the ingredients with your hands. Take the flour mixture between your palms and rub it to form a crumbly breadcrumb-like texture. When you hold the mixture in your fist, it should hold its shape and not crumble.
  • Gradually, add cold water and form a stiff dough. Cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
    Note: Make the dough firm not soft, or else the mathri will not be khasta (crunchy).

Roll The Dough

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with a silicon mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Shape the dough into balls and cover it with a clean kitchen towel.
  • Take a dough ball and roll it to ½ centimeter thickness. Using a fork, poke the mathris so that they don’t puff up while baking.
  • Now, using a cookie cutter or a sharp knife, cut the dough into desired shapes. I used round and square cookie cutters to shape the mathri. You can use a sharp knife and cut it into a square shape, about 1 ½ inches in dimensions.
  • Place the shaped mathri onto a lined baking sheet. Leave some space between the mathri, so that they cook evenly on all sides.

Bake Methi Mathri

  • (Optional) Lightly spray the mathri with cooking spray. This gives a nice brown color to the mathri. You can also use a pastry brush and brush each mathri with some oil.
  • Bake for about 20-22 minutes, turning halfway. The mathri will be slightly soft and will have some brown color on the top. At this point, remove the baking sheet and place it on a cooling rack.
    Note: Baked mathri will have some carry-over cooking time. This means, once they come out of the oven, it continues to cook in the residual heat. You want to take them out of the oven, one shade lighter than you would like the mathri.
  • Allow mathri to cool completely. Serve or store in an air-tight container

AIR FRYER METHI MATHRI

  • Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.
  • Place the shaped mathris in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between them to allow for proper air circulation.
  • Air Fry the mathris for about 12-15 minutes. You may need to flip them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning. Cooking time may vary depending on the air fryer model, so keep an eye on them.
  • Once the mathris are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool.
  • Allow the methi mathri to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Notes

Please refer to the post for the following:
  1. Tips For Delicious Baked Methi Mathri
  2. FAQs

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Baked Methi Mathri [Savory Fenugreek Cracker]
Amount per Serving
Calories
41
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
3
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
25
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
5
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.002
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
3
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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