Healthy Diwali Treats : Baked Wholewheat Mathri

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   Combine all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

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   Add the ghee (I added lesser than what is mentioned in the recipe) into the flour mixture and mix till you obtain a crumb like texture.

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   Check for salt and adjust as per taste.

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   Gradually add little water at a time and knead to make a firm yet smooth dough.

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   (should resemble poori dough)

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   Preheat the oven to 180 C. Grease a baking tray with oil/ghee/butter and dust with flour.

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   Keep aside.

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   Roll the Mathri Dough into a large circle (cut into desired thickness), using a pizza cutter, cut the rolled out dough into squares.

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   Alternately you can use cookie cutters of varied shapes to cut into shapes.

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    Arrange the cut mathri on the dusted baking tray and place it in the preheated oven to bake until golden brown and crisp; about 8 to 9 minutes.

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    (oven times may vary) Check in between to see if done.

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    Don't worry if it is slightly soft to touch when taken out.

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    It hardens as it cools down.

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    Once done, allow the Baked Mathris to cool down before storing it in airtight containers.

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    Stays well for up to 2 to 3 weeks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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