For most of us, evening tea is a ritual. Whether its reading your favorite book, writing a journal, watching the telly, having a chat with friends or family, or just reminiscing- it isn’t complete without a cuppa and cookies alongside.

This recipe for Jeera (Cumin) cookies takes barely any effort, the most basic ingredients and not too much of time.

INGREDIENTS

• Whole Wheat Flour 200 gm
• Salted Butter (at room temperature) 100 gm
• Baking Powder 1/2 tsp
• Baking Soda 1/4 tsp
• Salt 1/2 tsp
• Cumin (Jeera) 1 tbsp
• Milk 6 tbsp

METHOD

1. Mix all the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda).
2. Soften the butter with a fork or use a mixer to make it light and fluffy.
3. Add this butter to the dry ingredients mix.
4. Add milk and knead it to a dough. The dough should be crumbly dough. It should not become soft.
5. Roll the dough into a log and cover with cling wrap tightly.
6. Refrigerate for minimum two hours.
7. Take out, cut carefully into equal size cookies.
8. Grease a baking tray and place the cut cookies, keeping at least 2 inch distance between them.
9. Bake for 20 mins at 180 deg C.