Cumin / Jeera Cookies

By Mrunal | Updated: 06/02/2019

We are sharing with you a classical savoury cookie recipe that’ll be loved by people of all ages. These cookies flavoured with cumin and carom seeds, are made with whole wheat flour. Pack a couple of them in your kid’s lunch box along with a sandwich for a complete meal.

Serves	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
4 People	10 – 15 Minutes	15 – 20 Minutes

Ingredients

½ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup maida
¼ tsp baking powder
A pinch of baking soda
¼ cup soft butter
2 tbsp powdered sugar
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp carom seeds
2 tbsp water if needed

Method

Step 1

Pre-heat the oven at 180 C and grease a baking tray.

Step 2

In a bowl, add the flours. Add baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cumin and carom seeds and stir. Now add the butter and using your hand mix it.

Step 3

Knead the flour well with fingers till smooth. Add water little by little if required.

Step 4

Shape the dough into 10-12 even sized balls with greased hands.

Step 5

Flatten them a bit by placing between the palms. Place them on the prepared baking tray and mark the top with a fork.

Step 6

Bake the cookies for 12-15 min at 180 degree till they are light golden. Cool them completely before storing. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Calories	204 K cal
Proteins	2.6 g
Fats	11.8 g
Carbohydrates	22.2 g
Cholesterol	31 mg
Sodium	230 mg
Potassium	65 mg

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