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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purabi naha
Kankana, I am really thinking of being your student for photography classes!
I am so delighted that you shared this wonderful recipe. The crackers look fresh, crunchy and the combination of ingredients is really cool!
Amy @ Hungry Hungry Hippos
LOVE IT!! Thanks for sharing the Hindi word for Carom seed too- now I know how to find it when I go shopping!
I guess you could use sesame seeds/black till as well? I LOVE black till and love sneaking it into as many recipes as possible ^_^
Joanne
Carom seed...that's new to me! These crackers look so tasty!
Patty
Beautiful post and photos! I haven't made crackers since my kids were small. I should try your recipe, they look scrumtious!
Lisa
Your photos are delightful and I can't wait to try this recipe! Happy Cooking!
Tiffany
I've yet to make crackers, but these look so flavorful, I am compelled to try! 😀
Nourhan @ Miss Anthropist's Kitchen
Those look perfect! 🙂
food-4tots
Great finger food! I can have them non-stop!! Too addictive just to look at your beautiful clicks!
Maria @ Scandifoodie
Lovely flavours, these look gorgeous!
Chef Dennis
those look like such tasty little bites! I have never even thought of making my own crackers but you make it seem like something that even I could do!
Sneh | Cook Republic
These are Mathris aren't they? Wow, I never knew you could bake them. I love them but always felt they were too much of a hassle to deep fry. Thanks for introducing a healthier way to make them!
Kankana Saxena
Not exactly Mathris dear.. Mathris are more flaky and deep fried and since I wanted to avoid that i made these crackers 🙂 I love Mathris and have tried making those a couple of times but the taste just doesn't come out like the store package ones.. hence stopped trying.
manju
love my teatime and the teatime snacks too! Sadly, AJ is not a big tea/coffee lover so its a lonely teatime for me most of the times (to give him credit, he does give me company sometimes 🙂 but now that mom and dad are here, teatime is back full on!!
I love ajwain a lot..especially in puris! I some times sneak in a little in pakodas too 😀
Suman Singh
Perfect tea time snack..looks so crispy and delicious..
Charissa
This looks amazing. I love healthy crackers...I guess it's a way to justify my unhealthy carb obsession, lol!
Ann
The crackers are not only beautiful, but look delicious! I love the ritual of a short bite and tea at night...
Maja
Amazing photos and gorgeous crackers!
Faith
Your crackers are so pretty...and I love how flavorful they sound!
Kathryn
I swear- each time I go on Foodgawker, I learn something new! I've never heard of carom seeds until today- they sound (and look) yummy, though!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
I love ajwain for many purposes - I use it in parathas, home remedies for many ailments too. Those crackers are worth it with a cuppa tea, in a rainy day 🙂
Krithi
Amazing clicks... love these crackers... my kind of comfort snack..