Mathri dahi chaat also known as papdi chaat is a very common every day 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. Nutritional value of this chaat favorite can be further enhance 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. Other filling option can be 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.
Ingredients:
- Einkorn All Purpose Flour (I used this one you can use any all purpose flour) – 2 cups
- Almond flour – 1/4 cup
- Oil – 3 tbs
- Milk – 1/4 cup warm
- Spices
- Salt as per taste
- Carom seeds (Ajwain) – 1 tsp
- Red chili flakes – 1 tsp (optional)
Method to make the katori (cups):
- 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.
- Remove and divide into 18- 20 equal balls.
- Roll out each ball to fit into a baking cup.
- 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.
Serve and enjoy with your favorite fillings and sauces.
First Filling Option – Chickpeas Salad
Ingredients:
- Chickpeas – 1/2 cup boiled al dente
- Cucumber – 1/4 cup of peeled and diced
- Onion – 1/4 medium sized diced
- Tomatoes – 1/4 cup chopped and strained
- Pomegranate kernels – 1/4 cup
- Fresh mint – 1 tbs chopped
- Fresh cilantro – 1 tbs chopped
- Green chilies – 2-3 chopped
- Lemon juice – 1/2 of fresh squeezed
- Chaat masala powder – 1 tsp
- Chili powder – 1/2 tsp (depending on your spiciness preference)
Method: Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and refrigerate it until ready to use.
Some more filling options in the picture below – boiled potatoes, sprouted lentil beans, boiled dried green peas, with different toppings.
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Hi. This I was looking from long time. Can you suggest any other option for almond flour?
Thanks in advance.
Preeti
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.
Question. I do not have almond flour… Can I skip that?…. Also… No baking powder is added in ur recipe… Why??
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
Hi Rupali, can I use foil baking cup for baking?
Thanks,
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
Can i bake them as crackers?
Yes, definitely. You can bake them in any shape you want. The only thing you may need to adjust the baking time.
Hi Can we use Gluten-free flour?? I love love love ur recipes.. thanks for the healthy options.
Did any one try gluten free flour and can we use muffin tins for the katori?
How many days ahead can we bake this Mathris?
Thanks
Hello Priya, you can easily make these Katoris 2-3 weeks in advance. For even longer shelf life you can store these in refrigerator.
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