
Why we picked it
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It keeps mathri honest — a millet-and-rice base instead of maida, ghee instead of palm fat.
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Real dried fenugreek rather than a flavour premix.
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Psyllium husk binds the dough in place of gluten, with no raising agents or preservatives.
What to look for in Mathri?
What to look for in Mathri?
- 01Read what it is actually made of. Besan or millet should lead. Maida near the top means refined wheat flour in a different shape.
- 02Check which oil it was fried in. Palm oil and unnamed 'edible vegetable oil' blends are the default in packaged namkeen.
- 03TBHQ (INS 319) is the usual antioxidant in fried snacks. A pack without it has a shorter shelf life, which is the honest trade.
- 04MSG shows up as 'flavour enhancer (INS 621)'. A properly spiced snack does not need it.
- 05Gluten-free crackers rely on binders. Psyllium husk does the job without additives; xanthan and guar gum are the usual alternatives.
What's inside
Gluten-free flour blend.
Binds dough in place of gluten.
Clean, savoury richness.
Methi Mathri flavour.
Hridika's Gluten Free Mathri vs other mathris
| What to compare | Purepicked | Regular mathri |
|---|---|---|
| Base flour | Millet + rice gluten-free blend | Refined wheat (maida) |
| Binder | Psyllium husk | Gluten |
| Fat | Ghee + rice bran oil | Palm oil / vanaspati common |
| Additives | None | May use raising agents, preservatives |
| Gluten | Made in gluten-free facility | Contains gluten |
How to use it
- Snack with tea or coffee
- Top chaat or use in salads
- Pair with pickles or dips
- Eat plain as a bite-sized snack
Is it for you?
Good for
Celiac / gluten-intolerant
Egg-free diets
Soy-free diets
Vegetarians
Avoid if
Anyone with a dairy allergy or avoiding dairy — it is made with ghee
Buyers expecting the flaky layers of a wheat mathri; without gluten the crumb is shorter and crisper
Anyone avoiding chilli or fenugreek — both are in the seasoning
Product details
- Sold by
- Purepicked
- Brand
- Hridika's
- Net quantity
- 200 g
- Type
- Namkeen
Also on the label
Questions people ask
Is this mathri gluten-free?
Yes. It uses a jowar, rice and brown rice flour blend instead of maida, made in a dedicated gluten-free facility, with psyllium husk as the binder.
Does it contain dairy?
Yes. It is made with ghee and rice bran oil, so it isn't for anyone avoiding dairy. It is egg-free and soy-free.
Will it taste like regular mathri?
It has the short, crisp crumb of a traditional mathri, but without gluten it won't have the flaky layers of a wheat one.
What is it flavoured with?
Real dried fenugreek (methi) and chilli flakes, not a flavour premix.
How can I eat it?
With tea or coffee, on top of chaat or salads, or paired with pickles and dips.
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