CHHAAK (Unsalted, large Matthi) Recipe

Name: Chhaak (unsalted, Large Matthi) Recipe
Yield: 6
Cuisine: North Indian

CHHAAK is the traditional snack, which is given, alongwith mithais, to groom's family from the bride's family in marriages in Haryana. I've chosen this recipe, cuz, it takes us back to our roots. In today's world, fancy snacks have replaced the traditional ones, devoiding us from our ancient culture. Traditionally deep-fried in a generous amount of oil, Air fryed chhaak eliminates the oil pool completely. The flaky, melt-in-mouth texture that defines good chhaak comes from the fat in the dough — not from oil absorption during frying. By shifting cooking to an air fryer, the result is a lighter chhaak that is just as crispy and belongs equally at a chai table and in a tiffin box with 'Aam Ka Achaar'.

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Ingredients For CHHAAK (Unsalted, large Matthi) Recipe

1 cup 👉All-purpose Flour (Maida) -
2 tablespoons 👉Semolina (Sooji) - (for ultimate crunch)
3 tablespoons 👉Ghee or Oil (Moyen) -
1 teaspoon 👉Carom Seeds (Ajwain) -
1 teaspoon 👉Black Peppercorns - (coarsely crushed)
as required 👉Chilled Water: ¼ cup (approximate
as required to bind)

Directions : CHHAAK (Unsalted, large Matthi) Recipe

STEP 1.1) Combine maida, sooji, ajwain, and crushed black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the ghee or oil. Rub the fat into the flour thoroughly using your fingertips for 2 minutes until it looks like coarse breadcrumbs.
STEP 2.2) Knead a very stiff, firm dough. Cover with a damp cloth. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
STEP 3.3) Divide the dough into large, golf-ball-sized portions. Roll each ball out into a thick disc (roughly 3.5 to 4 inches wide and ¼-inch thick).
STEP 4.4) Pinch the outer edges to give it the unique shape.
STEP 5.5) Prick both sides heavily with a fork. This step is critical; it stops them from puffing up like puris and ensures internal crispness.
STEP 6.6) Preheat your air fryer to 160°C (320°F) for 4 minutes. Brush both sides of the chhaaks lightly with a tiny bit of melted ghee or oil. Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overlap. Air fry at 160°C for 16–20 minutes. Flip them over at the 9-minute mark to ensure even browning. They are done when they turn a uniform pale golden color.

Nutrition
value

166

calories per serving

7 g Fat3 g Protein22 g Carbs1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

7 g Fat
3 g Protein
22 g Carbs
1 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
22 g
Protein
3 g
Fiber
1 g

Fats

Fat
7 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
9 mg
Iron
1 mg
Vitamin A
6 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
0 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
5 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin E
1 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
11 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Phosphorus
34 mg
Selenium
1 mcg
Zinc
0 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

Recipe submitted for Air Fry with Crompton contest to Easy to Cook Recipes biteclub on Slurrp community

Note Recipe submitted by Slurrp Community Member & hasn’t been tested by our Experts

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