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Published: Mar 19, 2021 ยท Last Updated On: Feb 28, 2025 by Natasha Minocha

Easy Baked Mathri

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Holi is as much about colors as it is about food. But who says it has to be all sweets? So, Iโ€™m taking a break from my thandai-palooza with theses easy baked mathris.

The recipe comes straight from my mumโ€™s kitchen. I just decided to bake them instead of frying. And Iโ€™m putting it out there - the texture of baked mathri is different from fried.

They are just as delicious as fried mathris โ€“ perfect crispy, flaky snacks to accompany your cuppa โ€“ but the mouthfeel is different. Mouth-watering different, but different. 

And, seriously, nothing beats the convenience of simply sliding mathris in the oven as opposed to sweating near a hot stove and an even hotter frying pan. Plus, if youโ€™re counting calories, then baked mathris are a godsend epicurean pleasure.

Easy Baked Mathri | Vegan healthy mathri recipe

How to make easy baked mathri?

Mathi, mathiya, mathari, or mathhi, the savory delights that crumble in your mouth go by many names and have as many recipes as there are households in India. 

Each person makes their own variation. Thatโ€™s why I kept it basic, leaving it up to you to add any ingredients.

Ingredients for Easy Baked Mathri | Vegan healthy mathri recipe
  • Begin with mixing the dry ingredients in a large bowl โ€“ all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, semolina, salt, and some carom seeds.ย 

Ajwain (carom seeds) is the only spice we love in our mathris. The taste is more-ish, and they rival turmeric when it comes to boosting digestion. FYI, theyโ€™re not actually seeds.

  • Add a couple of tablespoons of oil and rub it into the dry ingredients until they resemble breadcrumbs and start clumping together.ย 
Easy Baked Mathri | Vegan healthy mathri recipe
  • Now very slowly, just a tablespoon at a time, start adding water. At the most, youโ€™ll need a third or half a cup of water. Use more if required.ย 
  • Get your hands in there and start bringing everything together to form the dough.ย 

Youโ€™re not kneading. Just mixing well so that there are no visible dry flour streaks left. The mathri dough is not soft. It has to be pliable but tight. 

Easy Baked Mathri | Vegan healthy mathri recipe

Baking the mathris

  • Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest.
  • After half an hour, divide the dough into two.ย 
  • Roll out each half to 1/4th of an inch thickness.ย Thinner if you want really crispy ones.
  • Prick the dough using a fork.ย 

Piercing the mathri dough is crucial. The tiny holes make sure that your mathris donโ€™t puff up while baking!

  • With a knife, cut the dough in any shape you want. I really wanted to use my cookie cutter to make the mathris. So thatโ€™s another option you have.ย 
  • Place the mathris in a Silpat or parchment-lined tray and bake for 25 to 30 minutes till they are light golden brown.
Easy Baked Mathri | Vegan healthy mathri recipe

Quick note:

Because every oven is different, Iโ€™ve seen recipes with only 20-minute bake time and recipes baking for 40 minutes. Keep an eye on the oven after 15 minutes. 

If the mathris are browning too fast, lower the temperature. Also, mathris harden as they cool, so please donโ€™t over bake them. 

Easy Baked Mathri | Vegan healthy mathri recipe

Variations of baked mathri recipe 

The mathris are vegan. If thatโ€™s not a factor for you, you can use ghee instead of oil for them. Just make sure it is melted. 

As I said, we love our mathris basic and spiced simply with ajwain. You can, of course, turn up the heat or spice quotient by adding any one ( or all) of these:

  • Turmeric
  • Black pepperย 
  • Red chili powder
  • Cumin seeds or powder
  • Dried fenugreek leaves (Kasuri methi)

What flour is best for mathris?

You can use 100% all-purpose flour, 100% whole wheat flour, or a blend of both. I like to sneak in a little bit of semolina (suji) because it lends a wonderful texture, graininess, and crunch to the mathris. 

Can you fry the mathris?

Yes, you can. 

If youโ€™re in the mood for some traditional cooking, then skip the knife or cookie cutter and follow these steps:

  • Divide the rested dough into equal-sized balls.ย 
  • Flatten each ball with your hands.
  • Prick them with a fork.ย 
  • Then fry (or bake).

This is how mathris were typically made. The shape is a bit irregular and mathris a bit thicker, but that doesnโ€™t take anything away from their crisp flavor. 

Easy Baked Mathri | Vegan healthy mathri recipe

Serving the baked mathri

Mathris last a long time. So, make them in advance if youโ€™re planning to celebrate Holi within your safe bubble. Store them in an air-tight container, and theyโ€™ll keep remarkably well. 

My family loves to munch on these savory crackers, so this batch disappeared through the course of a day. We prefer baked mathris with our hot cups of tea, but you can serve them with any dip, pickle, or the ever-favorite - mint chutney.

Easy Baked Mathri | Vegan healthy mathri recipe

More Holi recipes

  • No-churn thandai ice cream
  • Eggless thandai cookies
  • Thandai baked yogurt
  • Shankarpali recipe
  • Vegan phirni recipe
  • Mawa cake
  • Gujiya

If you make this baked mathri, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love getting to connect with you guys. You can also follow me on Instagram & Pinterest for more fabulous recipes.

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Easy Baked Mathri | Vegan healthy mathri recipe

Easy Baked Mathri

Natasha Minocha
Easy baked mathri - flavored with ajwain (carom seeds) these crispy, flaky Indian snacks are very popular. This a healthier version of the traditional fried mathris, perfect with a cup of tea.
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Prep Time 40 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 35 mathris
Calories 41 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup Wholewheat flour
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp Sooji ( semolina)
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Ajwain ( Carom seeds)
  • 3 tbsp Oil You can use ghee ( melted) if you prefer.
  • 1/3-1/2 cup Water You may need more

Instructions
 

  • Combineย the dry ingredients in a large bowl โ€“all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, semolina, salt, and carom seeds.ย 
  • Add the oil and rub it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs and starts clumping together.ย 
  • Now very slowly, just a couple tablespoon at a time, start adding water.
  • Mix the dough with your hands until it starts coming together.
  • There is no need to knead it. The mathri dough is not soft. It has to be pliable but tight.ย 
  • Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 180C. Line a baking tray with Silpat or parchment paper.
  • Divide the dough into two. Roll out each half to1/4th of an inch thickness.
  • ย Prick the rolled-out dough using a fork.ย 
  • Cut into any shape you like using a knife or pizza-cutter or use a cookie-cutter.
  • Place on the prepared tray and bake for 25-30 minutes until light golden in color.
  • Cool completely and store in air-tight container. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.005gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 0.1IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.4mg
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Easy Baked Mathri | Vegan healthy mathri recipe

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  1. Madhuri says

    March 26, 2021 at 6:21 am

    Whatโ€™s the temperature to bake ?

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      March 26, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      Hi Madhuri, please bake these at 180 C as mentioned.Thank you for stopping by! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Easyfoodsmith says

    March 22, 2021 at 11:14 am

    This is like a must have on every Holi / Diwali! So delicious and so addictive.

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      March 22, 2021 at 2:39 pm

      Right?! It disappears in no time, every time! ๐Ÿ™‚ love

      Reply

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