Jeera Biscuits - Cumin Cookies

Having a jar of home made cookies for tea time is one of life's little joys! Nothing beats that homely feeling of crumbly soft cookies with a hot cuppa.

Jeera Biscuits/Cumin Cookies are as simple as they sound. Sweet and salty, just right and so light. Here it is, my eggless version, made healthier with wheat - JEERA BISCUITS.

Ingredients: 1 cup wholewheat flour sifted,  1/2 cup butter at room temperature, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tbsp jeera/Cumin seeds.

Make: 

1. Dry roast the Cumin seeds for a few minutes until fragrant. Let it cool completely. 

2. In a stand mixer, whip together the butter and powdered sugar until it is soft and creamy. Add in salt, half of the roast Cumin seeds and wheat flour bit by bit and mix together to make a firm dough. 

3. Wrap the dough in cling wrap and leave in the fridge for about 15 minutes. This makes it easier to work with the dough for shaping.

4. Remove from fridge and cut into small portions for cookies. Use hands to roll into balls and flatten or roll out the dough using a rolling pin and cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Sprinkle extra roast Cumin seeds on top and arrange in a lined baking tray.

5. Bake at 160 deg for about 20 minutes. Flip and bake another 5 minutes if wanting it to be crispier. 

Cool and store in an airtight container ready for tea time! 

Air Fryer Roast Cauliflower

Cauliflower is such a gem of an ingredient with its versatility and texture that it compliments any recipe and even great on its own. 

A quick, no fat, low carb lunch that's filling and delicious - Roast Cauliflower, especially made quick using an Air Fryer! Anything can be added to these fabulously crispy florets to suit different tastes.

Here it is, Air Fryer Roast Cauliflower:

Ingredients: 1 Cauliflower separated into florets, few Broccoli florets, Pomegranate seeds, fresh chillies chopped, green/salad leaves, chopped coriander. For seasoning,  olive oil, paprika powder, chilli powder, cumin powder, salt, lemon juice. If desired, bread cubes can be added, which will turn crispy and light in the Air Fryer.

Make:

1. Soak Cauliflower and Broccoli florets in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and add in all the seasoning ingredients. Toss well together and let is rest for 10 minutes. 

2. Transfer into an Air Fryer and roast on 170 to 175 deg for about 12 minutes. If using bread cubes,  add these now. Toss and roast again for 5 minutes.

3. On a serving platter, layout green/salad leaves. Place the roast florets on top. Sprinkle Pomegranate seeds, chillies and coriander on top. Serve with a fresh bowl of Mint & Coriander raita or similar. Enjoy!