Crisp flour biscuits flavoured with carom seeds (Matrl)
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 oz Refined flour maida
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- Salt to taste
- 3 pinches Soda bicarbonate
- 1/4 tsp Carom ajwain seeds
- Warm water for kneading
- Vegetable oil for deep-frying
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients (except water and oil) together. Knead into a pliable dough by adding just enough warm water. Cover the dough and keep aside for 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough equally into small portions. Roll out each into a l inch-wide, thick disc. Prick the surface with a fork
- and place over a "clean cloth. Similarly, prepare the other portions.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan; fry the discs, a few at a time, till crisp and golden on both sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain the excess oil on absorbent kitchen towels.
- When cool, store in airtight containers.
Calories: 249 kcal
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 19 mg
Sodium: 412 mg
Potassium: 53 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 1 g
Calcium: 7 mg
Iron: 2 mg