Mathri Recipe | How to make Mathri | Diwali Snacks

Mathri recipe with step by step photos.Mathri is a crispy cracker which is one of the most common snacks in North India.Mathris are thick,crisp,flaky and yet soft to bite kind of crackers which pairs perfectly with tea or coffee.It is usually served with spicy pickles/achar as the mathris are usually not spicy.

Mathris are simple to make but if you do not prepare it carefully you will end up with a soft mathri.The consistency of the dough and the frying process are the key things to follow while making mathri.I have highlighted few pointers in the recipe to get perfect mathri.Always fry the mathri on low-medium flame until they turn light golden brown, though it takes time you need to follow these steps else you will end up having soft mathri.

As Diwali is nearing by try out this simple mathri recipe for your friends and family members.If you are scared to prepare any murukku/sev recipe then this mathri recipe is perfect as it is very simple and similar to puri preparation process.

Check out other Diwali savouries in my blog here:

• Avarekalu Mixture | Hyacinth Bean Snack - Bangalore special 
• Butter Murukku | Benne Murukku
• Chakli | Murukku -easy version
• Chekkalu/Thattai/Savory Rice Crackers
• Garlic Karasev | Lahsun Sev
• Karam Gavvalu - Andhra Special
• Kodubale | Kodbale
• Mullu Murukku | Manugupoolu | Magizhampoo Murukku
• Nippattu | Nippat Recipe
• Oma Podi | Plain Sev | Senagapindi Karapusa
• Poha Chiwda
• Plain Ribbon Pakoda | Easy Ribbon Murukku
• Ribbon Pakoda | Ribbon Murukku | Nada Karasu 
• Sago Murukku | Saggubiyyam Murukkulu
• Spicy Diamond Cuts
• Spicy Sev | Kara Sev
• Thenkuzhal | Thengolu | Thenkolalu Murukku 

Also check out the wide collection of Diwali Sweets Recipes and Payasam/Kheer Varieties.

Here is how to make mathri recipe with step by step photos.

Mathri Recipe:

yields 15 crackers

Prep time: 20 mins | Cooking time: 20 mins | Total time: 40 mins

Cuisine: North Indian | Category: Snacks

Ingredients:

1 cup All purpose flour

2 tbsp Sooji

2 tbsp Oil

1/2 tsp Carom seeds(ajwain) or cumin seeds

1/2 tsp Black pepper,coarsely ground

Salt,to taste

1/3 cup warm Water,as needed

Oil,to deep fry

Method:

• In a bowl mix flour,sooji,carom seeds,crushed black pepper,oil and salt and mix nicely.

• Add warm water to it and mix it to a tight dough and keep it aside covered for 15-20 mins.

• Pinch small gooseberry sized balls out of it and flatten them with a rolling pin to a 2 inch circular disc of 1/2 cm thickness.Prick them with a fork to avoid them puffing up in the oil.

• Heat oil in a thick kadai for deep frying.
• Once the oil is hot check the heat by adding a small ball in it,if it comes up immediately then the oil is hot enough.Add few 5-6 mathris and deep fry them on low-medium flame until they turn crisp and light golden brown on both the sides.Always make sure that the mathris are covered with enough oil.

• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain in the colander or kitchen napkin.
• Once it is cooled completely store them in an air tight container.

Serve them with a spicy pickle for a tea time snack.

Notes:

1. You can add cumin seeds instead of carom seeds in the recipe,it gives a different flavor.
2. Use warm water and knead it into a tight dough.
3. Always fry them on low-medium flame until they turn light golden brown else if you fry them in hot oil they will be soft inside.
4. They can be stored until 3-4 weeks if stored in an airtight container.

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Cornflakes Mixture Recipe | Cornflakes Chivda | Easy Diwali Snacks

Cornflakes mixture recipe with step by step photos.Diwali is just around the corner and many would have started the preparation process and cleaning the house for the festival.We have a tradition to give sweets or dry fruits along with diyas/gifts to friends and family.Every year I try to make few sweets and savories as I like to share the homemade sweets and snacks rather than the store bought and there are few exceptions at time when I am pressed for time I buy the ready stuff to share with friends.

Cornflakes mixture is very light and crunchy snack to eat along with a cup of tea.It is a very simple mixture recipe which can be prepared with minimal ingredients available in the pantry.It is a very simple recipe compared to other mixtures or savories as we just need to deep fry all the ingredients separately and mix it with minimal spices at the end.I am posting a simple cornflakes chiwda recipe but one can add various ingredients like poha or sev to make it a bit heavy kind of mixture.Cornflakes consume less oil compared to other mixtures or sev varieties but make sure you use the fresh stock of raw cornflakes(not the cereal variety).

Check out other Diwali savouries in my blog here:

• Avarekalu Mixture | Hyacinth Bean Snack - Bangalore special 
• Butter Murukku | Benne Murukku
• Chakli | Murukku -easy version
• Chekkalu/Thattai/Savory Rice Crackers
• Garlic Karasev | Lahsun Sev
• Karam Gavvalu - Andhra Special
• Kodubale | Kodbale
• Mullu Murukku | Manugupoolu | Magizhampoo Murukku
• Nippattu | Nippat Recipe
• Oma Podi | Plain Sev | Senagapindi Karapusa
• Poha Chiwda
• Plain Ribbon Pakoda | Easy Ribbon Murukku
• Ribbon Pakoda | Ribbon Murukku | Nada Karasu 
• Sago Murukku | Saggubiyyam Murukkulu
• Spicy Diamond Cuts
• Spicy Sev | Kara Sev
• Thenkuzhal | Thengolu | Thenkolalu Murukku 

Also check out the wide collection of Diwali Sweets Recipes and Payasam/Kheer Varieties.

Here is how to make cornflakes mixture recipe with step by step photos.

Cornflakes Mixture | Cornflakes Chiwda Recipe:

Yields 1 medium box

Prep time:5 mins | Cooking time: 20 mins | Total time: 30 mins

Cuisine: Indian | Category: Snacks

Ingredients:

2 cups raw Cornflakes

1/3 cup raw Peanuts

1/4 cup Cashew nuts,halved

1/4 cup Fried gram

1/4 cup Raisins

1/4 cup Curry leaves,washed and pat dried

1.5 tsp Red chili powder

3/4 tsp roasted Cumin powder

1/8 tsp Citric acid/Lemon salt

Salt,to taste or Kala namak(black salt)

Oil,to deep fry

Method:

• Keep all the ingredients ready and heat oil in a thick kadai.

• Once the oil is hot add peanuts and deep fry them until they turn slight red in color and remove them with a slotted spoon and put it in a steel bowl or steel strainer.

• Repeat the process and fry all the ingredients like cashew nuts,fried gram,curry leaves and corn flakes separately.Every ingredient takes different time to get fried,so make sure you fry each ingredient separately and cornflakes need to be fried in several batches.

• Finally add raisins and fry until they are plumped up and drain them immediately,do not fry them for long as they will harden or burn.

• Once all the ingredients are fried put them in a large bowl and add salt,red chili powder, roasted cumin powder and citric acid and mix quickly while the fried ingredients are still hot/warm so that they get blended and coated well with the masalas.

Once it is cooled down store it in an air tight container.

Notes:

1. This stays good for 2-3 weeks when stored properly in an air tight container.
2. You can add the ingredients more or less according to your wish.
3. You can even add sliced or whole fried almonds or fried poha or sev or bhujia or kara sev to the cornflakes mixture.
4. You can even add little powdered sugar while mixing the mixture but I do not prefer to add it.
5. The addition of citric acid is optional but one can even add kala namak(black salt) or chaat masala for different flavor.
6. If you want to keep the spices simple avoid cumin powder too in the recipe.
7. Make sure that you always deep fry the cornflakes on medium flame, if it is fried on low flame(or oil is not hot enough) it will consume lot of oil.

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Perugu Jantikalu | Pulla Murukku | Sour Curd Murukku | Easy Diwali Snacks

Pulla Murukku or Perugu Jantikalu is prepared similar to Sago murukku without the addition of sago in the recipe. We love this murukku as well as Sago murukku very much because of its sour taste from the sour buttermilk used in the recipe.One can make it plain or spicy by adding red chili powder but we love the spicy version only.

This recipe is very simple to make and even a beginner can attempt it by keeping few pointers in mind to get good murukkus which are neither hard nor soggy. This recipe yields crisp yet soft to bite murukkus which are perfect to munch along with a cup of chai/coffee.

Check out other Diwali savouries in my blog here:

• Avarekalu Mixture | Hyacinth Bean Snack - Bangalore special 
• Butter Murukku | Benne Murukku
• Chakli | Murukku -easy version
• Chekkalu/Thattai/Savory Rice Crackers
• Garlic Karasev | Lahsun Sev
• Karam Gavvalu - Andhra Special
• Kodubale | Kodbale
• Mullu Murukku | Manugupoolu | Magizhampoo Murukku
• Nippattu | Nippat Recipe
• Oma Podi | Plain Sev | Senagapindi Karapusa
• Poha Chiwda
• Plain Ribbon Pakoda | Easy Ribbon Murukku
• Ribbon Pakoda | Ribbon Murukku | Nada Karasu 
• Sago Murukku | Saggubiyyam Murukkulu
• Spicy Diamond Cuts
• Spicy Sev | Kara Sev
• Thenkuzhal | Thengolu | Thenkolalu Murukku 

Also check out the wide collection of Diwali Sweets Recipes and Payasam/Kheer Varieties.

Perugu Jantikalu | Pulla Murukku Recipe:

Shelf life: 2-3 weeks | Author: Prathibha

Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 40 mins | Total time: 50 mins

Cuisine: South Indian | Category: Snacks

Ingredients:

2 cups Homemade Rice flour

1/2 - 3/4 cup sour thick Curds

thick Sour butter milk,to mix the dough

1.5 tbsp white Sesame seeds

1.5 tsp Chili powder

Salt to taste( approx 1 heaped tsp)

2 tbsp hot Oil

Oil,to deep fry

Method:

• In a bowl add rice flour,salt,chili powder and sesame seeds to it and mix it nicely.
• Pour hot oil on top of the flour and carefully mix with the ladle,do not use your hands to mix it immediately.Leave it aside for 2-3 mins.
• Now add the sour thick curd and mix the flour well with hands until the oil and curd is incorporated in to the flour nicely.

• Divide the flour equally into 2-3 parts if you are making in large batch or else knead into one portion.
• Sprinkle the buttermilk to one portion and prepare a thick dough.
• Meanwhile heat oil in the kadai. 

                                              

• Use a 5 eyed disc-thick round sev (disc-4 in the above pic) in the murukku maker and fill the dough in it.
• Carefully press the dough in to the hot oil directly in a circular motion.Do this process carefully otherwise the oil might spill.

• If your murukku looks smooth and slight serrated edges then it is the correct consistency it will give nice hollow and crisp but soft to bite kind of murukku.If the surface is very hard and becomes very thin it will yield hard to munch kind of murukku.In that case slightly sprinkle some water to make the dough bit smooth and then proceed.

• Deep fry over the medium-high flame until the murukku turn golden brown in color and the bubbles subsides in the oil.
• Drain excess oil on to kitchen napkin.
• While it is frying add buttermilk to the 2nd portion and repeat the same process of preparing dough and frying and repeat until all the flour is over.It is always better to make dough in small portions than preparing the dough at once.

Let all the murukkus come down to room temperature.Store it in air tight container.

Notes:

1. You can add 1/2 cup soaked sago to make it into sago murukku.Choose small sized sago for it,if the sago is big it might break into pieces when it is pressed it into oil.
2. Always mix the dough in small portions,this way it will not make the dough very soft and in turn reduces the oil consumption.
3. If your murukku looks smooth then it is the correct consistency it will give nice hollow and crisp but soft to bite kind of murukku.If the surface is very hard it will yield hard to munch kind of murukku.In that case slightly sprinkle some water to make the dough bit smooth and then proceed. 
4. If the murukku turns very hard to bite,it means the amount of hot oil you added to the dough is not enough.Add 1-2 tbsp more and make the next batch. 

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Kodubale Recipe | Karnataka Kodbale Recipe | Diwali Snacks Recipes

Kodubale or Kodbale is another famous snack from the state of Karnataka.There is also a similar version in Andhra called Chegodilu and Ring Murukku in Tamilnadu.The shape is same for all the versions it is like a ring(bangle) but each version looks and tastes different.I am a big fan of Andhra style Chegodilu and Karnataka style Kodbale. But after my marriage I got introduced by my mil to another version of Chegodilu with moong dal which is also yummy,I will blog it sometime later.

Coming to today's post Kodubale - the addition of roasted gram powder gives a nice taste to kodubale. Every family has its own version of kodubale recipe while few add ground fresh coconut mixture to the dough and few add maida or chiroti rawa to the dough etc.Also you get various sizes of kodubales in the shops - mini, regular and big. I love the mini kodubales from a place called Chintamani in Karnataka, it tastes so nice - crunchy and soft to bite at the same time.Kodubale is even added to the famous Karnataka style bhel puri - Churmuri , the broken crispy and soft bites of kodubale makes the churmuri taste even more yummy.Now off to the Kodubale recipe.

Check out other Diwali savouries in my blog here:

• Avarekalu Mixture | Hyacinth Bean Snack - Bangalore special 
• Butter Murukku | Benne Murukku
• Chakli | Murukku -easy version
• Chekkalu/Thattai/Savory Rice Crackers
• Garlic Karasev | Lahsun Sev
• Karam Gavvalu - Andhra Special
• Kodubale | Kodbale
• Mullu Murukku | Manugupoolu | Magizhampoo Murukku
• Nippattu | Nippat Recipe
• Oma Podi | Plain Sev | Senagapindi Karapusa
• Poha Chiwda
• Plain Ribbon Pakoda | Easy Ribbon Murukku
• Ribbon Pakoda | Ribbon Murukku | Nada Karasu 
• Sago Murukku | Saggubiyyam Murukkulu
• Spicy Diamond Cuts
• Spicy Sev | Kara Sev
• Thenkuzhal | Thengolu | Thenkolalu Murukku 

Also check out the wide collection of Diwali Sweets Recipes and Payasam/Kheer Varieties.

Kodubale | Kodbale Recipe:

Yields : 20-22 | Author: Prathibha

Prep time: 20 mins | Cooking time: 30 mins | Total time: 1 hr

Cuisine: Karnataka | Category: Snacks

Ingredients:

2 cups Homemade Rice flour

1/2 cup Roasted gram powder(putnala podi/hurigadale podi)

1/4 cup grated Dry/Fresh Coconut(optional,but recommended)

2 tsp Red chili powder

2 tsp White Sesame seeds

1/8 tsp Carom Seeds(Ajwain)

1/4 tsp Asafoetida

Salt to taste

4 tbsp hot Oil

Method:

• If you are using fresh grated coconut grind it with red chili powder and salt with little water to a fine paste. If you are using grated dry coconut add directly to the rice flour.
• In a big bowl take home made rice flour and add ground roasted gram powder,grated dry coconut,salt,red chili powder,carom seeds, white sesame seeds, salt, asafoetida and add hot oil and mix everything nicely.Leave the mixture for 5 mins.

• Divide the mixture into 3 portions and sprinkle little water on one porion and prepare a soft dough.Roll the dough in a circular motion using your palm for 2-3 mins, be gentle while rolling this dough unlike the usual roti dough.
• Prepare small lemon sized balls out of the dough and roll each ball into long thin pipe as shown in picture and join the ends to form a ring.

• Meanwhile heat oil and keep the flame on low to medium.If you put a small ball of dough it rises to the dough immediately creating bubbles which indicates that the oil is ready for frying.
• Gently slide few kodubales one by one into the hot oil and let them fry on low to medium flame until they turn golden brown.Only after that you can flip them to the other side and fry them again.

• Remove them using kodubale steel rod or slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.
• Repeat the process with the remaining portions of the dough by mixing with water, shaping them into kodubales and deep fry them.

Let them cool completely and store them in air tight container.Serve them with a cup of chai/coffee.They can be stored for 2-3 weeks.

Notes:

1. I have not added the coconut in kodubale that day but I highly recommend you to add it.
2. You can even add finely chopped curry leaves while making the dough.
3. Always knead the dough in small batches when you are making in large quantity otherwise kodubales will become soggy.
4. Also always fry them on low-medium flame otherwise they cook faster outside and stay doughy inside when fried on high flame.
5. Knead the dough gently as mentioned otherwise they end up breaking while rolling or deep frying.

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