Mathari( whole wheat flour mathari)

This is really a simple,healthy and tasty treat that makes a great munching tea time snack.you can also sent as a snack along with your kids snack box.Here i have used whole wheat flour to make more healthier but You can also use all purpose flour too.

Ingredients:

• Whole wheat flour(aata)-2 cups
• Suji(semolina)-2 tbsp
• Oil-1/4 cup
• Black pepper-1/2 tsp(crushed)
• Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

Method:
Take aata in a big mixing bowl.Add the cumin,crushed black pepper, salt and stir.
Now add oil and mix well. Add gradually water and knead to make a stiff dough.
Cover with damp cloth and set aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
Divide the dough into 3 equal portion and shape into balls. Roll out into about a 8 inch
Circle.Cut mathari with cookie cutter into round shape.Prick with a fork all over the surface
To prevent their puffing up during frying.Continue with the rest of the balls the same way.
Heat oil in a kadahi on medium hot, gently slide matharis few at time and fry
Untill golden brown and crisp.Remove and drain on paper towels.
Let them cool completely and then store in an airtight container.
Note:
To make masala mathari you can add kasoori methi,Ajwain and red chili for flavor.

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Rava and Coconut Laddu

This rava and coconut laddu is my family's favorite, so i prepared it very often. it made with  roasted rava,coconut and sugar syrup .it is very easy to prepare and at the same time most delicious laddu that one can ever relish.Navratri,Dushera and Diwali is around the corner,so give this laddu a try. you cannot go wrong with this.

Ingredients:

• Rava(suji)-2cups
• Coconut(grated)-1cup
• Sugar-11/2 cup
• Ghee-1/2cup
• Water-3/4 cup water
• Raisin-for garnising
• Cardamom powder-1/4tsp

How to prepare:
Melt the ghee in heavy bottomed pan roast the rava till get golden brown or get nice roasted aroma.
Keep aside. In that Same pan dry roast coconut on medium heat for 2 minutes. Keep with roasted rava. Take sugar and water into pan, boil and allow the mixture to simmer until it getsClose to single thread consistency. Turn off the heat add roasted rava,coconut,raisin,and cardamom Powder, mix well everything properly. After few minutes when mixture can be handled,Grease your palm with ghee take small amount of mixture roll it into Laddu. Let them cool completely and keep in airtight container.
Makes approxmatily 22 to 24 laddus.
Enjoy!!!
Note :
If you are not able to make Laddu or mixture becomes little dry, you may sprinkle some milk.
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Instant Suji (Semolina)Dhokla in Microwave

Dhokla is very popular Gujarati snack item traditionally made with rice and lentils. when I saw this recipe in nishamadhulika I couldn't resist myself to try out. It is very delicious,soft and spongy as well as very quick and easy to make.it can be made in a jiffy If you have unexpected guest at home.

Ingredients:

• Suji(rava)-1cup
• Curd-1 cup( whisked)
• Oil-2tbsp
• Ginger & green chilli paste-1tsp
• Salt-to taste
• Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
• Eno fruit salt 1/4tsp
• Water-3/4 cup
• Coriander leaves-1tbsp(finely chopped)
• Coconut(grated)-1tbsp (for garnishing)

To temper:

• Oil-1tbsp
• Curry leaves-few
• Hing-a pinch
• Mustard seed-1/4tsp
• Sesame seed -1/4 tsp
• Green chilli- to taste (slit)

How to prepare:
Take big mixing bowl add suji,curd and oil mix well untill there are no lumps.
Add green chili and ginger paste,turmeric powder,salt mix them well.
Keep the batter aside for 10 minutes.
In the meantime grease microwave safe bowl.
After ten minutes add eno fruit salt  and mix well untill bubbles appear on the batter.
Quickly pour the batter into greased bowl,spread evenly.
 Microwave on high for 4 minutes, insert a tooth pick if its done. It should come out clean.
Let it cool down and cut the dhokla into square pieces.
Heat oil into small pan add mustard seed let them splutter,add sesame seed,add green chili
Curry leavs And hing cook fo 15 to 20 seconds. Switch off the heat.
Pour this over the dhokla pieces and garnish with grated coconut and coriander leaves.
Enjoy!!!
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