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Mathri is a popular Rajasthani snack item. Its a kind of flaky Biscuit - plain or stuffed. Tea served with Mathris along with spicy pickle tastes yum yum on a cosy afternoon!
Makes:	20
Preparation Time:	30 min
Cooking Time:	45 min
Ingredients:	All Purpose Flour - 1 Cup
	Semolina Flour - ¼ Cup
	Salt - ½ tsp
	Ajwain - ¼ tsp
	Cumin Seeds - ½ tsp
	Oil - 2 tbsp
	Water - Slightly less than ½ Cup (use as required)
	Oil for frying
Method:	• Place all the ingredients except Water in a Mixing Bowl and mix well with hands. • Add the Water little at a time and mix well to form a firm dough. • Cover this and let it sit for atleast 15 minutes. • Next divide the dough into 20 equal parts. • Take each part of the dough and roll them into 2" circles. • Prick each Mathri with a fork so that they do not puff while frying. • Meanwhile heat Oil in a frying Pan, place few Mathris at a time in Oil and fry on medium heat until both the sides are light golden brown in colour. • Drain on a Kitchen roll. • Allow it to cool and store in an air-tight container.