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    Home » Fried » Indian Snacks - Cilantro Mathri

    Published: Aug 7, 2020 · Modified: Nov 6, 2020 by Priya * This post may contain affiliate links.

    Indian Snacks - Cilantro Mathri

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    popular Indian snacks like mathri served in a lunchbox and text at the top
    a lunchbox filled with mathri and text at the top
    cilantro mathri served in a brass box and text at the top

    Cilantro Mathri is one of the popular Indian snack recipes that's loved by all! These fried savory Indian veggie biscuits/crisps are quick and easy to make.

    They can be made in 30 minutes using basic pantry staples.

    a lunchbox filled with mathri

    Table of Contents

    • Festive season prep
    • Trending now
    • What is Mathri
    • Why I love it
    • Here's how to make it
    • Top tips, recommendations, and suggestions
    • Cilantro chips

    Festive season prep

    This time of the year is my favorite! Holidays are just around the corner and many of us have already started preparing a variety of festive food (sweet and savory) for all to enjoy.

    I prefer savory snacks to sweet ones, so I'm more inclined to making savory treats! 

    Which is why I often make Banana Chips, Kara Boondi, or Thattai. 

    If you want to check out all the savory snack recipes that can be made for Diwali, check out this post.

    Trending now

    What is Mathri

    Today, let's make Cilantro Mathri. Mathris are (mostly) disc-shaped savory Indian snacks made using any kind of flour or a combination of flours and herbs.

    They tend to have a crispy yet flaky texture and are traditionally fried.

    These savory crackers/biscuits are a popular traditional tea-time snack. They are also made during Indian festivals like Holi and Diwali. 

    Cilantro mathri filled in a brass box served in a tray

    Why I love it

    Making Mathris during the festive season is a must for us! They are made in almost every Indian household during this time. In fact, there are many families that make this throughout the year!

    Here are some reasons why I love this crunchy and delicious Indian snack:

    • They are quick and easy to make
    • Can be prepared under 30 minutes
    • It has a longer shelf life and is made without any preservatives
    • They make great on-the-go snacks
    • These vegetarian chips or crackers can easily be made vegan
    • You can also use them for gifting during the holidays

    Making these veggie crisps at home is really simple because they are made using basic pantry ingredients like flour, sesame seeds, spices, yogurt, and lots of cilantro. 

    Here's how to make it

    6 image collage showing how to make cilantro mathri

    This is a very easy to make snack.

    1. In a mixing bowl, add rice flour, maida or all-purpose flour, sesame seeds, paprika, turmeric powder, and salt.
    2. Then add chopped cilantro.
    3. Followed by yogurt.
    4. Mix all the ingredients together. Knead into a soft dough using oil and water as required. 
    5. Make small balls of the dough, flatten each ball with a rolling pin. 
      • Prick all over with a fork. This prevents them from puffing while frying.
      • Using a cookie cutter, cut out desired shapes, 1/4 inch thick.
    6. Now heat the oil in a frying pan. Fry them in batches until both sides are light golden brown. 
      • As they are fried and cooked they will start to float to the top. This should take about 5-7 minutes over a medium flame.
      • Place them on a kitchen towel to soak up the excess oil.
      • Cool them completely before serving or storing. As they cool, they will get more crispy and become slightly dark in color.
    cilantro mathri served in a brass box

    These yummy Cilantro Mathri are now ready to be enjoyed as a light snack with your hot coffee or tea. When stored in airtight containers they stay fresh for 3 weeks.

    Currently, Rice Krispies Chiwda, Omapodi, and these Indian savory biscuits are my favorites!

    Indian snack recipes like these are a keeper! Save them. For all the upcoming holidays, Mathries make a good snack to have around to serve all guests. Happy munching!!

    Top tips, recommendations, and suggestions

    Use fresh cilantro in this recipe. You can experiment with the flavor of these veggie crisps by adding methi/fenugreek leaves, palak/spinach, mint leaves, or mixed herbs.

    Cover the prepared dough with a wet cloth to prevent it from drying. The dough can be prepared in advance and be frozen or refrigerated. 

    To check if the oil is ready, put a small piece of dough in the oil. The dough should make the oil sizzle and come up slowly. If the mathris are cooked on high heat, they will be soft. Fry on medium heat.

    To make it vegan, skip adding yogurt and use water instead to knead the dough. You can swap the flours used with multigrain flours. Adding semolina or rava will give it a coarse and crispy texture.

    Don't want to fry them? You can bake them too! Bake them for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown in the oven at 400 degrees F.

    Just note, the thicker they are, the longer it will take to bake. You can even air-fry these Indian biscuits.

    popular Indian snacks like mathri served in a lunchbox
    cilantro mathri served in a brass box

    Cilantro chips

    Cilantro Mathri is one of the popular Indian snack recipes that's loved by all! These fried savory Indian veggie biscuits/crisps are quick and easy to make. It can be made in 30 minutes using basic pantry staples.
    4.65 from 14 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Asian, Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 141.53kcal
    Author: Priya Lakshminarayan

    Equipment

    Frying pan

    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup rice flour
    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or maida
    • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
    • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
    • 1/4 cup curd
    • 1 tbsp oil
    • 2 tbsp paprika
    • Salt
    • Water to knead the dough
    • Oil for frying

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl, add rice flour, maida or all-purpose flour, sesame seeds, paprika, turmeric powder, and salt.
    • Then add chopped cilantro.
    • Followed by yogurt.
    • Mix all the ingredients together. Knead into a soft dough using oil and water as required.
    • Make small balls of the dough, flatten each ball with a rolling pin.
    • Prick all over with a fork. This prevents them from puffing while frying.
    • Using a cookie cutter, cut out desired shapes, 1/4 inch thick.
    • Now heat the oil in a frying pan. Fry them in batches until both sides are a light golden brown.
    • As they are fried and cooked they will start to float on top. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
    • Keep them on a kitchen towel to soak the excess oil.
    • Cool them completely before serving or storing. As it cools, it will get more crispy and become slightly dark in color.

    Notes

    Use fresh cilantro in this recipe. You can experiment with the flavor of these veggie crisps by adding methi/fenugreek leaves, palak/spinach, mint leaves, or mixed herbs.
    Cover the prepared dough with a wet cloth to prevent it from drying. The dough can be prepared in advance and be frozen or refrigerated. 
    To check if the oil is ready, put a small piece of dough in the oil. The dough should make the oil sizzle and come up slowly. If the mathris are cooked on high heat, they will be soft. Fry on medium heat.
    To make it vegan, skip adding yogurt and use water instead to knead the dough. You can swap the flours used with multigrain flours. Adding semolina or rava will give it a coarse and crispy texture.
    Don't want to fry them? You can bake them too! Bake them for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown in the oven at 400 degrees F.
    Just note, the thicker they are, the longer it will take to bake. You can even air-fry them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 141.53kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.65g | Protein: 3.35g | Fat: 3.79g | Saturated Fat: 0.45g | Sodium: 2.33mg | Potassium: 78.06mg | Fiber: 1.61g | Sugar: 0.26g | Vitamin A: 904.8IU | Vitamin C: 0.27mg | Calcium: 37.52mg | Iron: 1.21mg
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    Comments

    1. Genevieve from @fittyfoodlicious says

      August 13, 2020 at 3:33 pm

      5 stars
      Cilantro is my all-time favorite herb. You know how they say some people have the gene for cilantro and some people don't? I certainly have the gene for it. These look delicious!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        August 13, 2020 at 3:43 pm

        yes I have heard of that! I love cilantro too 🙂 Thank you

        Reply
    2. Irina says

      August 13, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      I made these chips this morning as a snack for the evening movie watching. I have already tasted chips: they are beyond delicious!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        August 13, 2020 at 3:43 pm

        yay! I am so happy to hear that you liked it. Thanks for trying

        Reply
    3. Jayne says

      August 13, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      I love cilantro! These chips look so amazing. I can't wait to cook some up for the family. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        August 13, 2020 at 3:50 pm

        thank you so much

        Reply
    4. Melinda Fewless says

      August 13, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      I have never heard of these but now I definitely need to try them!! They look amazing!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        August 13, 2020 at 3:50 pm

        yes do try it. thank you

        Reply
    5. Amy D says

      August 13, 2020 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      These look incredible! I cannot wait to try them with some hummus! I bet it would be great!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        August 13, 2020 at 3:51 pm

        oh yes, they would taste amazing with some hummus

        Reply
    6. Sue says

      August 11, 2020 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      These look simply delightful! I'm going to give these a try - the baked version, I think!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        August 11, 2020 at 8:00 pm

        Yes do try..they are delicious. Thank you

        Reply
    7. Jacque Hastert says

      August 11, 2020 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      Love this authentic recipe that is quick and made with simple ingredients that I most likely have stocked in my pantry. I can't wait to give these a try.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        August 11, 2020 at 8:01 pm

        Thank you so much

        Reply
    8. Jeannette says

      August 11, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      YUM! Just looking at them is making my mouth water. I love how they're fried and have spices in them. All the more flavour, I say!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        August 11, 2020 at 8:01 pm

        I hear you! 🙂 Thank you

        Reply
    9. Gloria says

      August 11, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love crackers. These look delicoius. I have yet to make them homemade. This looks like the perfect recipe to experiment with.

      Reply
      • Priya says

        August 11, 2020 at 8:02 pm

        Thank you. Glad you like them..do give it a try

        Reply
    10. Beth Sachs says

      August 11, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my these look amazing. I love cilantro (or coriander as we call it in the UK), definitely going to give these a try!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        August 11, 2020 at 4:19 pm

        Thank you so much. Yes do try them out 🙂

        Reply

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