Gram flour cookies

Gram flour Cookies

Gram flour(besan) and Nigella seeds( kalonji) these are commonly found ingredients in everyone's kitchen. We use it for different recipes. We used to combine it for some recipes too. This combination is a classic in itself. While preparing pakodas or bhaji I used to add some kalonji (Nigella seeds) to the besan batter( gram flour batter) which give a different kick to the bhajis. So I thought of making Cookies with this combo.

My experiment with the combo was very successful. Everybody love the flavour and combo too. It became a perfect tea time partner. Here is my recipe of gram flour Cookies.

Gram flour (besan)- 1cup

Maida- 1 3/4cup

Castor sugar - 3/4cup

Rava(suji)- 3tbsp

Kalonji- 2tbsp

Salt - 1/2tsp

Baking powder - 1tsp

Oil- 1cup

Green cardamom powder -1tsp

Shift besan, maida and baking powder together. Add in Nigella seeds and rava and mix properly. Keep aside.

In another mixing bowl add sugar and oil beat properly upto the sugar dissolves totally in the oil . Add cardamom powder to it and beat again. Now add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix properly like a soft dough. Keep in the fridge for 15mins.

Preheat the oven in 200 degree for 10mins . Line the baking tray. Bring the dough  out of the fridge.  Make small balls and place on the baking tray. Now with hand or fork press a little. Don't forget to keep some gap between two cookies.

Place the tray in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 mins in 180 degree. Baking time of the cookies may differ from oven to oven. So while baking have a watch on the cookies. Bake up to golden in color . Keep on the wire rack to cool down and then store in the airtight container. It can be stored for 15days