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Jeera Shortbread in plate on tray with Masala Chai


Roasted Jeera Shortbread - Cumin Biscuits

Safira

Roasted Jeera Shortbread - Cumin Biscuits - The most delicious, fragrant, buttery Shortbread studded with Jeera or Cumin. This easy recipe makes sweet, salty, crumbly and crispy shortbread that are irresistable. Perfect with a cup of Masala Chai.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Fridge 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Baking
Cuisine Indian
Servings 18
Calories 123 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
  • 150 g Butter At room temperature
  • 75 g Caster Sugar
  • 225 g Plain Flour

Instructions
 

  • Add the Cumin Seeds to a dry pan and toast gently on medium/low for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Mix the butter and icing sugar together in a large bowl.
  • Add the flour and cumin to the bowl. Use your hands to bring it together into a smooth ball of dough but don't over handle!
  • Roll roughly into a 4cm log shape, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4 and line a oven tray with baking paper.
  • Remove from the fridge and cut into 1 cm rounds, then place on the tray.
  • Bake for 15 - 17 minutes until the edges are very light golden and most of the surface is still pale gold.

Notes

How to serve

Serve with Chai, a cup of tea or a cup of Coffee.

Storage

Store in a cool place in an airtight container for 5 -7 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Afternoon Tea, Chai Nashta, Chai Paani, Indian Food, Indian Masala Chai, Indian Snacks, Indian Tea, Jeera Shortbread, Masala Chai
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