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.
Healthy Filling Options for Katori Chaat - Baked Mathri Cups
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.
Recipe
Katori Chaat - Baked Mathri Cups filled with your favorite Filling
Equipment
- Silicon Muffin Cups
Ingredients
For Baked Mathri Katori / Cup
- 2 cup All purpose flour Einkorn
- ¼ cup Almond flour
- ¼ cup Milk Warm
- 3 tablespoon Oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt As per talte
- 1 teaspoon Carom seeds Ajwain
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes optional
For Chickpeas Salad FIlling
- ½ cup Chickpeas boiled al dente
- ¼ cup Cucumber peeled and diced
- ¼ cup Onion ¼ medium sized diced
- ¼ cup Tomatoes chopped and strained
- ¼ cup Pomegranate kernels
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro chopped
- 3 Green chilies chopped
- ½ tablespoon Lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Chaat masala
- ½ teaspoon 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.
Vidhya says
Are there any substitute for AP flour? Also, can it be kneaded just with water and not milk?
Rupali Agarwal says
Hello Vidhya,
You can use whole wheat flour (atta) instead of all-purpose flour and water for kneading, but the texture of the cups would be hard and not flaky.
Thanks
Rupali
Smita Singh says
Hi ,
Can we make these katori’s 3-4 days ahead of the actual party day.
Thank You
Smita
Rupali Agarwal says
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 says
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 says
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 says
Is it possible to skip milk and knead the dough with water, will it affect the texture or how khasta it becomes?
Dana says
Hi can I skip almond flour. We have major nut allergies in our family. Also it would be great if you can add replacement for almond flour in your recipes as many people have allergies in this country
Rupali Agarwal says
Hello Beena, Yes, you can skip almond flour. Just increase the amount of oil(moen/moyen) by a tablespoon. Since almond flour is high in fat, it helps reduce the amount of oil you need for moen/moyen in the dough.
I hope this is helpful.
Thank you
Rupali
Indrani says
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 says
How many days ahead can we bake this Mathris?
Thanks
Rupali Agarwal says
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 says
Did any one try gluten free flour and can we use muffin tins for the katori?
Kin says
Hi Can we use Gluten-free flour?? I love love love ur recipes.. thanks for the healthy options.
Surabhi says
Can i bake them as crackers?
Rupali Agarwal says
Yes, definitely. You can bake them in any shape you want. The only thing you may need to adjust the baking time.
Shailly says
Hi Rupali, can I use foil baking cup for baking?
Thanks,
Rupali Agarwal says
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 says
Question. I do not have almond flour... Can I skip that?.... Also... No baking powder is added in ur recipe... Why??
Rupali Agarwal says
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 says
Hi. This I was looking from long time. Can you suggest any other option for almond flour?
Thanks in advance.
Preeti
Rupali Agarwal says
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.
Ami says
Rupaliji
I don't have almond flour, so how much more oil (moen )I need to add?
Rupali Agarwal says
You can simply skip it and increase 1 tbs of oil in the dough.