Pongal Cookies
Also known as Curry Leaf Cookies, Ghee Masala Cookies · Veg · Tiffin, Snacks & Starters
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Pongal cookies of maida, ghee, cashews, cumin, black pepper and crisp curry leaves, baked at 180C. Mild, makes 12, 40 minutes plus freezing, with video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
8 itemsCumin1.5 tsp
Black Peppercorns2 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Maida1.5 cup
Cashew (half)10
Salt1 tsp
Ghee6 tbsp
Water3 tbsp
Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 12. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 142kcal | 1704kcal |
| Protein | 2g | 24g |
| Carbohydrate | 14g | 172g |
| Fat | 8.4g | 101g |
| Fibre | 0.7g | 8.4g |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 1.2g |
Cookd masalas for maida
Method
- 1
In a pan, dry roast the cumin seeds, and peppercorns. Dry roast the curry leaves until crispy. In a mixie, grind the cumin and pepper coarsely. Add the curry leaves and pulse blend 1-2 times.
CuminBlack PeppercornsCurry leaves
- 2
In a bowl, add the maida. Add the spices, cashew bits and salt. Mix well. Add the ghee 1 tbsp at a time and make a rough crumble-like texture.
MaidaCashew (half)SaltGhee
- 3
Add 2-3 tbsp of cold water and form a dough. Roll this into a log and freeze for 30 mins.
Water
- 4
Cut into even discs and place on a baking tray with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven for 15-20mins at 180°C, the edges and bottom must be golden. Cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
Before you start
- How long does Pongal Cookies take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Pongal Cookies serve?
- 12. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Pongal Cookies vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Pongal Cookies spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Pongal Cookies?
- 1.5 cup Maida, 10 Cashew (half), 6 tbsp Ghee, 1.5 tsp Cumin, 2 tsp Black Peppercorns, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Pongal Cookies?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Pongal Cookies?
- About 142 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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