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Methi crackers recipe | methi namakpara | methi chips

Author Nehas Cook Book
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dry namkeen, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 1 box

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cup wheat flour
  • ½ cup fine rava
  • 3 tbsp besan
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 tbsp hot oil
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 cup chopped methi leaves
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp ajwain
  • Oil for frying

For special masala

  • 1 tsp powder sugar
  • ¼ tsp limbu na phool - citric acid
  • 1 tsp black salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper powder

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups wheat flour, ½ cup fine rava, 3 tbsp besan, and salt to taste. Mix well.
  • Heat 4 tbsp oil in a tadka pan and pour the hot oil into the flour mixture. Mix well until the flour becomes crumbly and binds when pressed between the fingers.
  • In the same pan, add 1 tbsp ghee and 1 cup chopped methi leaves. Sauté until the methi becomes slightly soft. Add 1 cup water, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp red chilli flakes, 1 tbsp white sesame seeds, and ½ tsp ajwain. Mix well.
  • Once the water starts boiling, switch off the flame and transfer the mixture to a bowl. Let it cool slightly.
  • While the mixture is still warm, add it to the flour mixture and knead into a tight dough suitable for crackers.
  • Add a little oil and smooth the dough. Cover and rest for 10 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into medium-sized balls. Dust lightly with dry flour and roll each ball into a thin roti.
  • Cut the rolled roti into medium-sized rectangular pieces using a cutter (refer to the video). Prepare all crackers in the same way.
  • In a bowl, add 1 tsp powdered sugar, ¼ tsp citric acid, 1 tsp black salt, and ½ tsp black pepper powder. Mix well. The special masala is ready.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add the crackers and fry on medium-low flame until they turn crispy.
  • Remove the fried crackers from the oil and immediately sprinkle the special masala over them.
  • Once all the crackers cool completely, store them in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Adding rava gives a crispy texture to the crackers.
  • Besan enhances the taste and balances the slight bitterness of methi in the dough.
  • Adding hot oil to the flour helps make the crackers crisp.
  • Use 1 cup methi leaves for 2 cups wheat flour. Do not add more methi leaves.
  • Knead a tight dough for the crackers. Do not knead a soft dough, or the crackers will not turn crispy. Knead for 2–3 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and slightly starchy.
  • Roll thin, medium-sized puris for the crackers. Do not roll them thick.
  • Fry on a medium flame until the crackers turn crispy and golden brown on both sides.