Mathri (Salted Crackers)

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   ["Mix the semolina in just enough water to make it completely wet and let it soak for about 20 minutes.", "Mix the other flours, 1/2 cup oil, salt and caraway seeds together.", "Add the soaked semolina and knead the dough, adding about 1/4 cup water as needed, until the dough becomes semi hard and supple.", "Make little balls (walnut size) and shape them into patties.", "On a flat surface, roll each patty, sprinkled with a pinch of black pepper, into a small round, about 1/4"" thick.", "Prick the rounds with fork for air vents.", "Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or wok on medium heat.", "Fry the mathri, few at a time, turning as needed, until golden brown on all sides.", "Drain them on paper towels or brown paper bag.", "Repeat for the remaining mathri.", "Serve when completely cold.", "Variation: May add 1 cup fresh fenugreek leaves ( 1/2 cup dry leaves), black pepper and red chili powder, when making the dough.", "Healthy Alternative: Use milk instead of water to make the dough.", "Add 1 tablespoon baking powder and the desired spices.", "Take small pieces of dough and shape like bread sticks.", "Bake in the preheated oven at 425F for 5 minutes; turn and bake for another 5 minutes until light brown."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.