Jeera (Cumin) Cookies :



Timing :

  • Preparation time : 10 minutes
  • cooking time : 15 minutes
  • Total time : 25 minutes


Ingredient :

  • Whole wheat flour : ½ cup
  • Maida : ½ cup
  • Potato Starch : 1 tsp
  • Butter : 2 tbsp
  • Sugar : ¼ cup
  • Jeera (roasted cumin seeds) : ¼ cup
  • Milk : 2 tbsp
  • Salt to taste (½ tsp)

Method :

  • First of all, in a large bowl take butter and sugar, and make a cream using wire whisk.
  • Add Whole wheat flour, maida, potato starch, salt and half cumin seeds to the butter and sugar and mix.
  • Mix at low speed till the mixture looks smooth and comes together in form of dough.
  • You may add 1-2 tbsp milk and mix well.
  • Using a roller, roll the dough to ¼ inch thickness, between two pieces of parchment paper.
  • Cut in to round shapes (different shape) using cookie cutter and sprinkle them with the remaining roasted cumin seeds.
  • Place the cookie in a baking tray and chill for 10 minutes in a freezer.
  • Preheat the oven and back at 180 degree celsius for 7-8 minutes. After that take them out and reduce the temperature and back the cookie again 7-8 minutes or till light they are golden brown from the bottom.
  • Jeera Cookie is ready. Enjoy these cookies with a cup of coffee or tea.


  • Store the cookies once they are completely cooled down in a air tight container.



Tips :

  • If you don't prefer salty cookie, use only ¼ tsp salt or up to 1 tsp of salt if you prefer saltier cookies. I have used ½ tsp of salt.
  • Avoid adding sugar if you have make cookie for diabetes patient.