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Kalonji & Zeera Biscuits - A Chai Time Classic

A classic biscuit for your evening chai. The cumin and nigella seeds give it such an earthy twist.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Pakistani
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • cup almond flour or you can simply use 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • cup sugar if you like your biscuit on the sweeter side, then use ½ cup but personally ⅓ is good for me
  • 1-2 teaspoon kalonji and zeera seeds toast them in a pan lightly for extra flavor boost

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. You can simply use your spatula.
  • Mix flours in a separate bowl and add to the creamed butter. Use your spatula to bring everything together into a doughball. DO NOT KNEAD.
  • Sprinkle some flour on your counter and tip your dough on it. Press down the dough into ¼-1/3 inch thickness. You can use your rolling pin, but pressing down with your hands will work perfectly. It's okay if the edges are cracking, just press to smooth them out with your fingers
  • Sprinkly toasted kalonji and zeera seeds and press them lightly into the dough so they stick.
  • Next, cut out small circles using a cookie cutter or any glass or cup and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake in the voen for 15 mins or until the edges have turn light brown in color and the top is a bit beige.
  • Let the cookies cool for 10 mins, then enjoy with your hot hot cup of chai!