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Front view of a stack of Pearl Millet Crackers on a small glass bowl.

Vegan & Gluten-Free Baked Bajra Matri

Bajra Matri is a delicious, crunchy, and Nutritious Vegan Indian snack made with gluten-free Bajra (Pearl Millet) flour. 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 30

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Pearl Millet Flour (Bajra Flour)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Carom seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fenugreek leaves Dried , For flavour, but it is optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (as per taste)
  • 6-8 tablespoon Water for kneading as required.

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients in a bowl. (Do crush the fenugreek leaves lightly in your hand to release the flavour)
    1 Cup Pearl Millet Flour, 1/2 teaspoon Carom seeds, 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds, 1/2 teaspoon Fenugreek leaves, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 teaspoon Salt, 6-8 tablespoon Water, 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper powder
  • Give them a quick stir.
  • Add water little by little and make a semi-stiff but soft dough.
  • Rest the dough for 30 mins.
  • After 30 mins, Preheat the oven to 180 Deg C.
  • Either use a cookie cutter to makes strips, or divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
  • Roll each portion into 1/2 cm thickness.
  • Cut them into circular/rectangular shape or as desired.
  • Prick each of them using a fork, so that it does not puff's up while baking.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 mins.
  • Check after 15 minutes.
  • Remove once they are golden brown. Let them cool in the baking tray, as they will continue to bake while cooling.
  • Once cooled completely, store them in an air tight container.

Notes

  • Standard US-Size cups and spoons used. 1 Cup = 235 ml, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml 
  • Read above for substitutions.