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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Megan @ Pip and Ebby
GORGEOUS photos...and these look totally delicious!
Jenny at Baking Devils
These look so good I am going to print off the recipe right away, beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing. BTW your Mango and lentil soup looks absoloutely delicious too!
Natalie
I have a packet of ajwain in the cupboard that I've never used! These little crackers look so cute, perfect for this heat. I can't be bothered to eat dinner, snacking on these would be ideal!!
Priti
Looks beautiful and so the clicks ....just so yum
Rosa
Beautiful crackers! Perfect with cheese. Lovely clicks too.
Cheers,
Rosa
Hester Casey - Alchemy
Kankana, what a wonderful snack. I haven't tasted carom seed but I shall seek it out at the market. Great photos too. That pickle looks rather delicious too.
peachkins
I so love the first photo!
Tes
Sounds so good 🙂 I love it's health benefit, too. I will really enjoy this with a cup of tea 🙂
Apu
They look wonderful!!
torviewtoronto
delicious looking aromatic snacks looks wonderful
Deepa
I want something to nibble on now after looking at these crunchy crackers....Your photographs are mind blowing ...Love that silver container.
Deepa
Anu
wow awesome crackers....beautiful clicks dear....
sonia
Hi dear, The biscuits are looking aweome. Loved ur pictures and presentation. I am sure they tasted delightful with ur evening cup of tea...gud going, Cheers, Sonia !
rachu
wow.. amazing! the carom seeds picture is breathtaking!!!
and the cracker is just savory. I can easily get a cup of tea and take a bite from the pics...
Jana
These look yummy! Your crackers are so pretty, I always find homemade crackers difficult to make. I've never heard of carum seed before, it sounds very interesting. Does it taste like anything else out in the cooking world that I might be familiar with? (also, your photography is beautiful, I'm jealous!)
Kankana Saxena
Thanks Jana:) I think they taste somewhat like dried thyme except with a stronger flavor!
Kelly
Oh, these little carom seed crackers are so great and I love your photos! I enjoy the switch-up of savoury instead of the usual sweet at tea time. Lovely.
Deepthi
wow love your photography, bookmarking it, fell in love with your site, like to visit daily...
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Gopika
Woww.. these crackers look superb.. I am going to stock these for sure.. 😀 More calories.. hehe. looks so crispy and yumm
Maris(In Good Taste)
Your pictures are so great and really help direct the recipe of these lovely crackers
Jennifer (Delicieux)
Your crackers look gorgeous! I've never heard of carom seed before, but it sounds really interesting.