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Fresh Methi Crackers Baked ( Baked Methi Mathri) is a healthier baked version of the Indian savoury cracker Methi Mathri.
A Mathri is a deep-fried snack that is made from refined flour.
However, here I have used whole wheat flour and chickpea flour and baked the mathri.
The addition of fenugreek or methi leaves increases the increases the dietary fibre and flavour of the mathri. But then consuming methi has its own benefits like it lowers cholesterol, controls diabetics to name two.
Freshly Baked Methi Crackers
This month for BreadBakers we are making Crackers that our host for the month, Sue who blogs at Palatable Pastime asked us to bake crackers or crisp lavash of any flavour and with any flour.
Baked Methi Mathri
The main ingredients are whole wheat flour, chickpea flour, fresh methi leaves, green chillies, ginger, cumin, red chilli powder, turmeric, sugar and oil.
I have adapted the recipe to suit our tastes from here.
Freshly Baked Methi Crackers, Baked Methi Mathri,#Bread-Bakers
Freshly Baked Methi Crackers| Baked Methi Mathri #Bread Bakers
- Serves: 40 pieces
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes each tray
Ingredients:
- 1 cup atta/whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup besan/ chickpea flour
- 1 green chilli chopped
- 1 tsp ginger chopped
- 1 tsp jeera/cumin seeds
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp haldi/turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp hing/asafoetida
- 1 tbsp sugar
- A pinch of cooking soda
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 cup methi/ fenugreek leaves
- 1/2 cup water
Method:
- Preheat oven (OTG) at 150° C.
- Crush the green chillies and ginger to a fine paste. I started out with this chillies but then I reduced the chillies and ginger by half.
Ginger and chillies
- Chop the methi and add to a bowl. I used what we call in India a “Parat”
Fresh Methi Leaves
- In the parat, add the green chillies, ginger paste, methi leaves.
- Add the whole wheat flour, besan, salt, sugar, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, haldi, soda.
Methi leaves crackers ingredients
Cooking Soda
- Add the 2 tsp oil and rub the flour until the flour resembles crumbs.
The flour after rubbing the oil
- Add a little water and knead to a stiff but pliable dough.
- Apply the rest of the oil to the dough and keep it covered for 30 minutes.
- Make 4 equal balls with the dough.
- Roll the dough into a thin circular disc and then cut into desired shapes.
Fresh Fenugreek Leaves Crackers in the Making
- Place the strips on a greased baking tray and bake for 20 minutes until crisp and golden.
My Fenugreek crackers ready for the oven
- Cool and store in an airtight container.
Fresh Crackers rich in Fenugreek Leaves
Fresh Methi Crackers Baked| Baked Methi Mathri
Ingredients
- 1 cup atta/whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup besan/chickpea flour
- 1 green chilli chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger chopped
- 1 tsp jeera/cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp haldi/turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Hing/Asafoetida
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- A pinch of cooking soda
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1/2 cup methi/ fenugreek leaves
- 1/2 cup Water
Instructions
- Preheat oven (OTG) at 150° C.
- Crush the green chillies and ginger to a fine paste.
- Chop the methi and add to a bowl. I used what we call in India a “Parat”
- In the parat, add the green chillies, ginger paste, methi leaves.
- Add the whole wheat flour, besan, salt, sugar, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, haldi, soda. Rub the ingredients together.
- Add the 2 tsp oil and rub the flour until the flour resembles crumbs.
- Add a little water and knead to a stiff but pliable dough.
- Apply the rest of the oil to the dough and keep it covered for 30 minutes.
- Make 4 equal balls with the dough.
- Roll the dough to a thin circular disc and then cut into desired shapes.
- Place the strips on a greased baking tray and bake for 20 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Cool and store in an airtight container.
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March 2018: Crackers
Enjoy the diversity of cracker recipes this month!
- Coconut Cheese Crackers from Gayathri’s Cook Spot
- Crispy Homemade Cheddar Crackers from Palatable Pastime
- Dried Fruit Crackers from Cook’s Hideout
- Easy Homemade Oyster Crackers from Food Lust People Love
- Freshly Baked Methi Crackers from The Mad Scientist’s Kitchen
- Garlicky Chickpea Flour Crackers from Ambrosia
- Parmesan Herb Crackers from Spill the Spices
- Sourdough Crackers with Chilli and Garlic from Sonlicious
- Sourdough Crackers with Gruyère and Thyme from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Spicy Popcorn Crisps from What Smells So Good?
- Spicy Potato Crackers from Mayuri’s Jikoni
- Sweet & Savory Crackers from All That’s Left Are The Crumbs
- Vegan Herbed Crackers from Sizzling Tastebuds
- Vegan Whole Wheat Crackers from Sneha’s Recipe
#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. Follow our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated each month on this home page.
We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.
Namita says
Hello Archana, I loved your recipe. I made methi crackers during Holi and used Kasuri methi. We used them for chaat papri and loved it. Your crackers look so beautiful and Yum!
ArchanaPotdar says
Papdi chaat yes that is a great idea. Thanks for the suggestion and your lovely comment.
Jagruti says
Super delicious! these can be a great companion for the journey too 🙂
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Soma Mukherjee says
Lovely healthy twist to our good old methi mathri recipe in the avatar of new age baked cracker just loving it????????????????
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
sujitha says
superb idea to include methi leaves in regular diet, this will be a great pair with a cup of tea..
ArchanaPotdar says
Woman after my heart!!! It was yummy.
Shamila - The Happie friends Potpourri corner says
Awesome .. With that dip the crakers sounds delicious… My fav snack 🙂
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Shamila.
amrita says
wonderful mathris…love that methi flavour…
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Priya Suresh says
Those methi crackers looks absolutely fabulous to munch anytime of the day Archana, and the addition of methi leaves makes this crackers more healthier.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you.
Sandhya says
What a treat these Methi crackers are and i like the baked recipe-no guilt!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Vidya Narayan says
Loved the recipe and I bet these must be so good that it would vanish within minutes with either a dip or a cup of chai! Baking is my passion too, mostly savoury and crackers are such a delight esp with whole wheat, healthy too.
ArchanaPotdar says
I just vanished. Unfortunately, we will get good methi in next winter season only so will have to wait to make this. Only hope I do not forget it. 😀
Shobha Keshwani says
Wow.. I am going to make them too. Super duper healthy snack..
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Shobha.
Soma Mukherjee says
Loved the infusion of flavours in these baked crackers, healthy and yummy choice for anytime munching.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Soma.
Padma says
Perfect snack for a road trip…Methi flavour rocks and love the fact that they are baked…guilt free indulgence!!
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks.
Geetanjali Tung says
Wow.. methi crackers sound delicious !! Always love such healthy snacks. Will try this for sure. Thanks for sharing !!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Geetanjali.
Lata Lala says
These mathris post reminded me of my Nani who used to make such awesome mathris. The baked version gets a big thumbs up though here.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Jolly says
They are simply mouthwatering tea time snack for me. Loved these baked methi crackers. yummy share!!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Jolly.
Pavani says
Health and crispy methi crackers.Thanks for sharing the recipe.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Pavani.
Malini says
Wow. Superb recipe. Baked snacks are way better than deep fried one. I am slowly adapting to this. These crackers are perfect for an evening snack. Healthy and delicious.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Malini.
Jayashree says
Loved these baked crackers, they look so yumm. I need to try sometime. Lovely share.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you, Jayashree.
Renu says
A nice twist and interesting way to incorporate methi to everyone’s diet. Bookmarking this.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Renu.
Poonam Bachhav says
Methi crackers are favourite tea time snack at my place. But i make them with kasuri methi as we get fresh fenugreek only during winters here in Mohali. Will try your version when fresh fenugreek leaves are handy.
ArchanaPotdar says
Do try Poonam.
Ritu Tangri says
Omg Archana! These crackers look awesome. Bookmarking it to make during Diwali
ArchanaPotdar says
Ritu I think I will be coming to your place just to eat these crackers and your awesome cakes and malpuas.
Anshika Juneja says
I absolutely loved your recipe. I have methi stored in my fridge, i’ll make this snack tomorrow for my family. I know they are going to love it
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Do share your pictures with me and of course the tweaks.
Sasmita Sahoo Samanta says
Who can deny to these healthy baked goodies 😉 Awesome way of making the mathris !!!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Sasmita.
Nisha Ramesh says
Lovely bake Arch! I love methi in all dishes and this should is too good. 🙂
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Nisha.