Motri (Crunchies)
appetizers, indian, vegetarian
1 1/4 cup biscuit or pancake mix
1 pinch salt
1 dash cumin seeds
1 dash cayenne
1/3 teaspoon sambhar spice
5 tablespoon white vinegar
1 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"
From: Mark Satterly
Yield: 4 servings