Kara/Masala Biscuits

This (paper-cutting) recipe is from one of my collections I've stored over the years though I don't remember which year and it's from the oldest collections. The recipe goes for vanaspati but I substituted it with butter and I didn't add curry leaves. It's best to munch at snack time with a hot piping cup of tea in a wintry afternoon. Also helps in replenishing energy if you're drained with tiredness.

Ingredients:
Maida/APF - 2 cups
Butter (unsalted) - 1/2 cup (room temperature)
Salt - 1 tsp.
Sugar - 1 tbsp. (powdered)
Yogurt - 2 to 4 tbsp.
Green chillies - 3
Ginger - 1/2 inch
Cumin seeds - 3/4 tsp. (crushed)
Coriander leaves - few (chopped)
Baking powder - 1/2 tsp.

Method:
Sieve maida/APF with baking powder, salt for 2 to 3 times.
Grind green chillies and ginger without any water.
Mix all the ingredients except yogurt.
Add yogurt little by little and knead into a dough. If the dough is too stiff, then add yogurt and knead again.
Roll out like a chapathi and cut it into desired shapes and sizes.
Place on a greased tray and bake at 180°C for 15 to 20 minutes or until done (depends on your oven).
Cool completely and store in an air-tight container.
Enjoy with a hot cup of tea.

Note:
I used white butter.

Sent off to P. Y. Mitharwal's "Bookmarked Recipes-Every Tuesday (Volume-14)" event.

Posted in: Baked, Diwali sweets, Snacks