As the festival of Holi approaches, people start preparing a variety of snacks. If you want to try something crispy and crunchy but don’t want to use traditional refined flour, then this time, try Crunchy Heart-Shaped Sooji Mathri. It is easy to make and gets ready in no time. Here’s a simple recipe to follow.
Ingredients for Crunchy Sooji Mathri
For the Dough:
- 1 cup semolina (sooji)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Water (as needed)
For the Seasoning:
- Maggi Masala
- Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
- Chaat Masala Powder
Step-by-Step Recipe
- First, grind the semolina in a mixer to make a fine powder.
- Transfer the powdered sooji to a large mixing bowl.
- Add salt and 2 tablespoons of oil, then mix well. The mixture should be crumbly and hold its shape when pressed.
- Gradually add water and knead a soft dough. Ensure the dough is not too sticky.
- Roll out a large sheet of dough on a flat surface and cut into desired shapes. If you have a heart-shaped cutter, it will make the mathri look even more appealing.
- Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the mathris until golden and crispy.
- Once fried, sprinkle Maggi Masala, Chaat Masala, and Kashmiri Red Chili Powder over them.
- Store them in an airtight container and enjoy with tea.
Try this Crunchy Sooji Mathri for a crispy and tasty Holi treat!