Motri (Crunchies)

Serve:

4 servings


1 1/4 c Biscuit or pancake mix
1 pn Salt
1 ds Cumin seeds
1 ds Cayenne
1/3 ts Sambhar spice
5 tb White vinegar
Oil for deep-fat frying

Combine the biscuit mix with the salt, cumin, cayenne & sambhar spice.
Gradually add in the vinegar to form a soft dough. Knead to ensure
it is well blended. Divide in hal & form 2 balls.

On a lightly floured board, roll out each ball to a thickness of 1/4″.
Cut into very small diamond shapes (1/2″ long). Heat vegetable oil &
fry the diamond shapes. Drain & serve while warm.

NOTE: These may be frozen. To serve from frozen place on a cookie
sheet & bake at 400F for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not defrost first.

Pranati Sen Gupta, “The Art of Indian Cuisine”

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