Suddenly while strolling down the memory lane, I felt like sharing a memory with my readers. It's not just a recipe, it’s a ‘memory’, one of the many happy memories of my childhood, that I’m going to share today. My mom, who was a wonderful cook herself, used to make this peculiar snack, especially in the summer vacation. I used to stand next to her for hours watching the whole process and struck by the wonders she created in her kitchen by using simple ingredients. Growing up I started feeling inclined towards cooking. I tried my hand on this mathri for the first time when I was 13, although it didn’t come out well, my dad was all praises. I still remember his encouraging words “Koshish karne walon ki kabhi haar nahi hoti, tufano se darr ke nauka paar nahi hoti”. These words act like energy boosters that keep me going under trying situations.

You see, traits are passed down in the family from generation to generation, you don’t have to put any effort into it. My 7 yr old daughter Vedika, (who is a devotee of Lord Ganesha) has inherited the same quality. She helped me in preparing these mathris for Ganesh Utsav & we both had a lot of fun doing it. I am sure you will enjoy making this Indian traditional savory snack too. The crisp, flaky texture of this mathri and the awesome flavor infused by ajwain & kalonji makes it a favorite tea-time bite with all age group. The aroma from dried fenugreek leaves (Kasuri methi) adds an extra kick to this mathri.