Matri

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Curry
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

1 cup plain flour
1 tablespoon ghee or oil
1 teaspoon salt to taste
2 pinches baking soda -- up to 3
1/4 teaspoon ajwain seeds
1/4 Cup warm water for kneading
3 Cup oil for deep frying
 

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients, except oil for deep frying and water. Add water little by little kneading into a pliable dough. Cover and keep for 15 minutes. Break into small portions, roll in 1" wide rounds. Keep a little thicker than puris. Prick with a fork. Place on a clean spread out cloth. Finish for all dough. Heat oil in a frying pan, add some matri at a time. Fry till lightly golden, flip side and repeat. Drain and cool to allow to become crisp. Store in an airtight container. Western India