Baked Methi Besan Crackers
By admin · Published October 19, 2026 · Updated October 19, 2026
Make baked methi besan crackers with measured ingredients and the step-by-step method below. This North India recipe serves 5.
Approximate total time: 35 min.
Thedietco serving tip
Keep a mindful portion and treat this as part of your overall daily eating pattern, not an unlimited “free food.”
Portions are general suggestions. Discuss individual needs, allergies and relevant medical conditions with a qualified dietitian. Measurements: 1 cup is approximately 240 mL; ingredients are raw unless stated otherwise.
Illustrative serving; ingredients and appearance may differ. Photo: File:Besan Mathri.JPG by Mdsmds0 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.
- Servings
- 5 servings
- Cuisine
- Indian · North India
Ingredients
- Besan 1 cup (100 g)
- Whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup (65 g)
- Fresh methi 1/2 cup chopped
- Oil 2 tbsp
- Ajwain 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric 1/4 tsp
- Water 1/4 cup as needed
- Salt to taste
Method
- Combine flours, methi, ajwain, turmeric and salt; rub in oil.
- Add water gradually to form a stiff dough; rest 10 minutes.
- Roll thin between parchment and score into 20 small crackers.
- Bake at 180°C for 15–20 minutes, turning tray once; cool until crisp.