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Katori Chaat - Baked Mathri Cups filled with your favorite Filling
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Katori Chaat - Baked Mathri Cups filled with your favorite Filling

Katori Chaat features baked mathri cups made from a dough of all-purpose and almond flours, seasoned with salt, ajwain, and chili flakes, baked until golden and crisp. These crispy cups are filled with a chilled chickpea salad seasoned with fresh herbs, green chilies, lemon juice, and chaat spices, combining crunchy pastry with tangy, spiced filling for an Indian snack or appetizer.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Resting Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 99 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Snacks, Others
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

For Baked Mathri Katori / Cup
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour Einkorn
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup milk Warm
  • 3 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt As per talte
  • 1 teaspoon carom seeds Ajwain
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes optional
For Chickpeas Salad FIlling
  • ½ cup chickpeas boiled al dente
  • ¼ cup cucumber peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup onion ¼ medium sized diced
  • ¼ cup tomato chopped and strained
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seed kernels
  • 1 tablespoon mint chopped, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 3 green chilies chopped
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chaat masala
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder (depending on your spiciness preference)

Instructions

To make the Katori (Cup)
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  1. Sift the AP flour and almond flour in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add salt, ajwain and red chili flakes evenly.
  3. Mix the oil in the flour lightly with your finger tips to resemble crumbs.
  4. Add warm milk to bind the dough together.
  5. Do not over-knead. Keep it aside for 30 mins.
  6. After 30 minutes, divide into 18- 20 equal balls.
  7. Roll out each ball to fit into a baking cup.
  8. Fit rolled dough inside each of the baking cups and prepare for baking.
  9. Now keep all the baking cups on a baking sheet and then bake in a preheated oven at 375 Fahrenheit for 12- 15 minutes or till it turns a golden color.
  10. Remove and set aside to cool.
To make Chickpeas Salad
  1. Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and refrigerate it until ready to use.
  2. When ready to serve, fill the salad in baked mathri cups.

Notes

  • Accompany the katori chaat with sauces such as Sweet Chutney with Green Mango and Dates, Strawberry Ginger Chutney, Cilantro Mint Green Chutney, or Cranberry Chutney for extra flavor.
  • Ensure the dough is not over-kneaded to keep the mathri cups flaky and crisp.
  • Fill the baked cups just before serving to maintain their crisp texture.
  • The chickpea salad can be prepared ahead and refrigerated to deepen the flavors.

Nutrition Information

Calories 99kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 85mg (4%) Potassium 80mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 87IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 99

% Daily Value*

Calories 99kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 85mg 4%
Potassium 80mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 87IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.