Moong Dal
Indian
Easy
AppetizerAir-Fried Spinach & Moong Dal Mathri: A Crispy Holi Snack Recipe
Moong Dal
102 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
10
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Mathri is a traditional North Indian festive snack, commonly prepared during Holi and Diwali. Traditionally deep-fried and made from refined flour, this version uses whole wheat flour for added fibre and air frying to significantly reduce oil content. The inclusion of soaked and coarsely ground moong dal introduces protein and subtle nuttiness, while fresh spinach enhances both nutrition and colour. During Holi, savoury snacks balance sweet treats like gujiya, making mathri an essential festive companion that stores well and travels easily.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
1 cupWhole wheat flour
¼ cupSplit yellow moong dal (dhuli moong dal)
1 cupFresh spinach leaves (finely chopped)(tightly packed)
½ teaspoonCarom seeds (ajwain)
½ teaspoonCumin seeds
¾ teaspoonSalt
½ teaspoonRed chilli powder
¼ teaspoonTurmeric powder
2 tablespoonsOil (for moyan/shortening)
2 to 3 tablespoWater