Sieve the whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, baking soda and salt together.

Add the cumin seeds, carom seeds, red chilly powder (if using) and 6 tbsp oil in the flour mixture.

Firstly rub the flour mixture with oil between both of your palms and bring it to a breadcrumbs consistency.

knead a firm dough with the help of water and cover it with a cheese cloth and set aside for 10 - 15 minutes.

In the meantime, heat oil in a pan.

Now take a lemon size ball out of the dough & start rolling it on a flour dusted shelf to the size of a puri (about 4 inches in diameter).

Make slits with a pizza cutter or knife in the middle portion (at least 1/2 inches distance between the two) leaving out the ends. (look at the picture for better understanding).

Apply water on the edges with the help of your finger tip and roll it sealing the edges lightly.

Deep fry them in hot oil till they turn crispy and golden brown.

bring all of them out on the paper napkin to remove excess oil.

Enjoy these crispy Karela Mathris with a cup of hot tea and store the rest.