Katori Chaat literally means a cup filled with your favorite lip-smacking filling. ‘Katori’ is the Hindi word for cup and ‘chaat’ means a favorite snack (often savory) that you adore. Cup or Katori in this recipe is made of baked mathri. It is referred to as baked mathri katori or baked mathri cup.
Mathri Dahi chaat also known as papdi chaat is a very common everyday snack option for chaat lovers of all ages. Health-conscious food lovers can now opt for this baked version of mathri dahi chaat with the same great taste and flavors. The nutritional value of this chaat favorite can be further enhanced by choosing the right combination of ingredients for the dough and filling.
In this recipe, almond flour has been added to the dough to add proteins and good fats. Chickpea salad with pomegranate nuts can be used as a healthy filling option with zero fat and high protein. Another filling option can be a combination of sprouted lentils, beans, and fruits. Serve with your favorite Indian sauces. Health-conscious food lovers can now opt for this baked version of mathri dahi chaat with the same great taste and flavors.
Some more filling options in the picture below – boiled potatoes, sprouted lentil beans, boiled dried green peas, with different toppings.
Katori Chaat – Baked Mathri Cups filled with your favorite Filling
Ingredients
For Baked Mathri Katori / Cup
- 2 cup All purpose flour Einkorn
- 1/4 cup Almond flour
- 1/4 cup Milk Warm
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt As per talte
- 1 tsp Carom seeds Ajwain
- 1 tsp Red chili flakes optional
For Chickpeas Salad FIlling
- 1/2 cup Chickpeas boiled al dente
- 1/4 cup Cucumber peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup Onion 1/4 medium sized diced
- 1/4 cup Tomatoes chopped and strained
- 1/4 cup Pomegranate kernels
- 1 tbsp Fresh Mint chopped
- 1 tbsp Cilantro chopped
- 3 Green chilies chopped
- 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1 tsp Chaat masala
- 1/2 tsp Chili powder (depending on your spiciness preference)
Instructions
To make the Katori (Cup)
- Sift the AP flour and almond flour in a mixing bowl.
- Add salt, ajwain and red chili flakes evenly.
- Mix the oil in the flour lightly with your finger tips to resemble crumbs.
- Add warm milk to bind the dough together.
- Do not over-knead. Keep it aside for 30 mins.
- After 30 minutes, divide into 18- 20 equal balls.
- Roll out each ball to fit into a baking cup.
- Fit rolled dough inside each of the baking cups and prepare for baking.
- Now keep all the baking cups on a baking sheet and then bake in a preheated oven at 375 Fahrenheit for 12- 15 minutes or till it turns a golden color.
- Remove and set aside to cool.
To make Chickpeas Salad
- Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and refrigerate it until ready to use.
- When ready to serve, fill the salad in baked mathri cups.
Smita Singh
Hi ,
Can we make these katori’s 3-4 days ahead of the actual party day.
Thank You
Smita
Rupali Agarwal
Hello Smita, yes you can make a week in advance. Make sure to store them in air tight container and they will be fine.
Let me know if you have any other question.hope you enjoy it!
Rupali Agarwal
Deepika
Hi! What is the bake time if I plan on making these in the mini tart molds?
Love this post and the ideas! ❤️
Leena Patel
I made these today – substituted wheat flour and semolina for almond flour. They came out perfect. I wish i could attach pictures. Am never frying puris for chaat again. Thank you for the recipe. They stay crispy even 1 hour after filling them. They were crunchy on outside and soft when you took a bite. Just perfect.
Beena Nagda
Is it possible to skip milk and knead the dough with water, will it affect the texture or how khasta it becomes?
Indrani
You are one AMAZING woman, not only you are innovative with dishes/recipes but also add pizzazz to the presentation & decor. Its a visual treat all the way. Good luck and keep sharing your recipes and style with us.
Priya
How many days ahead can we bake this Mathris?
Thanks
Rupali Agarwal
Hello Priya, you can easily make these Katoris 2-3 weeks in advance. For even longer shelf life you can store these in refrigerator.
Vaishali
Did any one try gluten free flour and can we use muffin tins for the katori?
Kin
Hi Can we use Gluten-free flour?? I love love love ur recipes.. thanks for the healthy options.
Surabhi
Can i bake them as crackers?
Rupali Agarwal
Yes, definitely. You can bake them in any shape you want. The only thing you may need to adjust the baking time.
Shailly
Hi Rupali, can I use foil baking cup for baking?
Thanks,
Rupali Agarwal
Hello Shailly,
I am not sure about foil baking cup since those would be really flimsy to work. Not sure if they would be able to keep the weight of Mathri and hold shape. But you can definitely use silicone baking cups, since they are more sturdy.
Thanks Rupali
Nupur
Question. I do not have almond flour… Can I skip that?…. Also… No baking powder is added in ur recipe… Why??
Rupali Agarwal
Hello Nupur,
Almond flour acts two ways, one it adds the nutritional fact of overall recipe, second being high on fat it adds up the good fat with out adding too much of oil. If you want to skip the almond flour then you need to increase the quantity of mowen(oil) to achieve the khastaness of katoris. I achieved the right texture without adding any baking powder to the recipe, I was not looking for a cakey texture for mathris.
Thank You
Rupali
Preeti
Hi. This I was looking from long time. Can you suggest any other option for almond flour?
Thanks in advance.
Preeti
Rupali Agarwal
Hello Preeti,
Almond flour acts two ways in this recipe, one it adds the nutritional fact of overall recipe, second being high on fat it adds up the good fat with out adding too much of oil. If you want to skip the almond flour then you need to increase the quantity of mowen(oil) to achieve the khastaness of katoris.