Enjoying evening tea with some savory snacks is a very common habit in our family. Back at home, every evening Ma would always make some short bites or Dad would buy something to munch from the near by shops. When I got married and joined Arvind's family, I was happy to see the same ritual being followed over there 🙂
And now, we like to follow the tradition. We like our evening to start with a hot cup of ginger tea and something to nibble along with that.
I have always enjoyed making short bites. There are so many options to choose from.. patties, fritters, rolls, wraps! And then, there are healthy snacks like savory cookies or crackers that are baked.
Given a choice, I will always stick to those deep-fried crispy crunchy bites but then.. well, you all know what I mean!
I made these thin crackers with carom seeds which is called 'ajwain' in Hindi. It's my favorite spice. I like it so much that at times, I eat it raw.. take a pinch and start munching; it's spicy with little bitter after-taste.
Arvind couldn't figure out how a raw whole spice can taste so good to me. He used to stare at my face with a crooked eyebrow look.. totally confused! Now, he's just got used to it 🙂
Carom Seed/Ajwain is not just any spice, it's more of a medicine and is used in different occasions as herbal remedy. It helps in digestion, during pregnancy, toothache, acidity, kidney stone, stomach tonic, etc etc. It's also known as Bishops Weed.
If you don't like this herb, you can try using anything that you may prefer, like cumin seed or fennel seed.
I was very happy with the way it came out.. crispy and light. You can store these for weeks in an air tight jar and enjoy with hot beverages, with some wine and cheese and at times, even with pickle or jam.
Whole Wheat Carom Seed Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
- 2 tbs carom seeds/ajwain
- ⅛ th teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tbs plain yogurt
- 2 tbs cold water (adjust less or more as required)
- 3 tablespoons of oil (I used olive oil)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix wheat flour, salt, pepper, baking powder and ajwain/carom seeds.
- Next, add the oil and give a quick mix. Then, pour the yogurt and start kneading.
- Add cold water as much required to make a soft and smooth dough.
- Cover the dough with a clear-wrap and let it rest for 30 mins.
- Dust some flour on the rolling pin and the wooden/marble board you are using to roll the dough.
- Roll it into a thin sheet. Prick on the sheets using a fork.
- Using a cookie cutter, cut it in your desired shape.
- Place it on a baking sheet and bake at 375 F for about 20 mins (Or until they are golden brown in color).
- Once baked, let it cool completely before you store it in an air tight jar.
- Enjoy the crispy thin crackers!
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Kate @ Kate from Scratch
These look delicious. This is right up my alley! Gorgeous photos and wonderful food? What more could one ask? Well done, indeed.
Radhika @ foodfor7stages
I just had a cup of chai, wish I had these crackers to nibble. I am sure my family will love this one.
Nash at Plateful
We too kinda follow the same tradition of afternoon tea with snack... though these days I'm trying hard to control my urge to bite on to yummy, addictive morsels. You know what I mean? Your first pic reminds me of the teatime savory biscuits I used to enjoy back home. Ohh btw, the pics are gorgeous - I loved them all.
rebecca
kankana see chow and chatter on facebook posting pictures of mine to make u smile Rebecca
rebecca
wow great snack do you know what that little silver dish is ? http://www.rampantscotland.com/know/blknow_quaich.htm, its for drinking whisky from
Kankana Saxena
yeah i know 🙂 It's a gift from a friend. She is from Scotland and explained me all that.
Heidi @ Food Doodles
Mmm, those crackers look so good. I've never seen that kind of seed before, but I might give these crackers a try without them, I love making my own crackers 🙂
Kankana Saxena
Thanks Heidi, you could use roasted cumin seeds too instead 🙂
Divya Yadava
Gorgeous crackers! I have some ajwain at home, but never quite used it. This will be a great way to try it out!
Gourmantine
Kankana, your photos always have such a warm and happy feel about them. These crackers look so lovely 🙂
Deepa
Tried it and it turned out really tasty and crispy. Very creative pix as well 🙂
Vimitha
Tempting pictures dear... Looks so crunchy and perfect for chai...
sarah
I love learning about new spices and carom seeds sound like they just might be right up my alley. Gorgeous crackers too!
Sissi
Thank you for introducing this less known Indian spice. I must have missed it in the Indian grocery shop. Your crackers make me want to try both the recipe and the seeds!
Sweet Artichoke
ohoh! What a pleasure to find the recipe for these delicious crackers! I love baking savoury crackers and ajwain has an unusual flavour that enjoy so much!!
I really like your pictures, too, especially the one with ajwain seeds!(the little pink bits are so cute 🙂
chinmayie @ love food eat
Those crackers looks perfect! Hubby will love it! I can already think of so many spices to be used here! it will be perfect with my evening cup of tea 🙂
Priyanka
Wow.....thats lovely 🙂
Grishma
Can I just grab some of these right now?? I will enjoy it with my ginger tea... It looks Delicious...ghar ke yaad aa gayi 🙂 Also beautiful clicks Kankana 🙂
Taste Junction
Right on time...I was looking for some whole wheat crunchy snack for kids, for the BM and I found it at your blog itself. Wow this looks perfect and the pics are just getting better & better with each one. Bookmarked...you are soon going to see it at my blog 🙂
Nazarina
Wow, truly beautiful photography and equally tasty recipe to boot! This is a kick a.. cracker!
Junia @ Mis Pensamientos
wow, kudos to you for making crackers! and those carom seeds are simply beautiful. wow. i've never heard of them, but will look for them!
Jeno @ Week Nite Meals
Kankana, these look sooo yummy! I am holding onto a cup of hot Japanese buckwheat tea while reading your posting, all I need is some of those delicious crackers!