Aloo Papdi Mathri: A Teatime Snack Recipe

Rajan loves cooking dishes from his native Indian cuisine. He likes to share his favourite recipes with his online readers.

What Is Aloo Papdi Mathri?

Aloo papdi mathri is a popular savoury teatime snack in India. Quick and easy to make, this crisp and delicious snack is prepared with potatoes and all-purpose flour. It can be served with any pickle or tea or both. It can also be used in the preparation of chaat, a traditional fast food and street food from the Indian subcontinent.

Do try it and share your experience.

Cook Time

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 1 cup maida (all-purpose flour)
• 1/2 cup sooji (semolina)
• 2 boiled and grated potatoes
• 1 tsp red chilli flakes
• 1 tsp ajwain (cumin seeds)
• 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• 3 tbsp oil
• Water, as needed

For frying:

• Oil, as needed

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients dough, except for the water. Mix well. Add just as much water as needed to knead the mixture into a stiff dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
2. After 10 minutes, knead the dough a few times; then divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Take 1 portion, shape into a log and cut into 12 equal-sized pieces. Repeat the process with the other half of the dough.
3. Grease your hands with a little oil. Take a dough piece, flatten it and then roll it out into a thin round shaped papdi with an oil-greased rolling pin. Finish off rolling all the papdis. Prick the papdis all over, on both sides, with a fork.
4. Fry the papdis, a few at a time, in hot oil on low-medium heat until they are crisp and golden.
5. Remove to a plate and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Aloo Papdi Mathri Recipe: Teatime Snack

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