Masala chilli cookies are the perfect teatime snack option! They are an amazing addition to the lunchbox too!
Who doesn’t like cookies but while I am doing the course (specially in the cookies week) I had such an overdose of sweet things that I couldn’t stand the sight of sugar. All I wanted to do was eat loads and loads of spicy stuff. That is when I chanced upon these masala chilli cookies somewhere and I sure had to make them. And man! how yummy they were π :D.

[Picture by Delilah]
Whenever we think cookies, we always seem to look at sweet ones. But honestly, there are so many amazing savory cookies recipes, that I am surprised I haven’t made more savory cookies earlier! The spices sure add a punch to the taste. I have realized I love savory snacks as much as I love sweet ones. Whether it is the mathri or potato wedges, I sure love them a lot!
These masala chilli cookies store really well. And they taste amazing with a cup of tea or coffee in the afternoons! I have given these for my son’s lunchbox and he loves them a lot. I have been thinking that these can be eaten with dips too. Like some avocado pesto or an olive and spring onion cheesy dip! So this would definitely be great party food option too, isn’t it?
I think savory cookies, just like savory muffins are extremely under-rated! Savory baking means that you can usually store the baked goodies for a few days and they freeze really well too. So if you are in a hurry through the week, I think making a batch of savory goodies means that you just need to thaw them and heat them in the microwave and eat them up! Cooking made really easy π and you don’t end up ordering too much from outside!
So what are you waiting for? Grab this recipe and make a batch of these cookies today!

Masala Chilli Cookies - Post 3
Ingredients
- 125 gms maida
- 125 gms whole wheat flour
- 1.25 gm baking powder
- 140 gms butter
- 25 gms sugar
- 7.5 gms salt
- 20 gms milk Powder
- 15 gms custard powder
- 25 gm curd
- 12.5 ml water
For the masala
- 10 gms green chilli If you don't want it very spicy cut this and increase others)
- 10 gms methi Leaves (If you don't have fresh, dry will do)
- 10 gms mint leaves
- 25 gms Corrainder Leaves
- 5 gms curry leaves
Instructions
- Grind all masalas together to form a thick paste.
- Cream the butter, sugar, milk powder and custard powder together.
- Mix baking powder with the flour and gradually add to above and mix well.
- Mix curd and water to the above mixture.
- Add the masala and knead a little to form a dough.
- Roll with a rolling pin using a little dry dough if needed (don't use too much though)
- Cut with round or any desired cutters or shape with hand.
- Place in a baking tray and bake at 150C for around 10 mins or till done.
This is new…Isn’t it an oxymoron?
π I am gonna make these. Loved reading the recipe
Oh, I forgot to say “First!”
Looks gud..perfect with chai…
I want some NOWW…
i will try them soon
Aww I luvvv anything spicy .. sweets nt as much π So I luvvvv this one π
Oh wow. They look good. So many ingredients though, no? I’l never get around to making them:P
The recipe looks interesting. The cookies sound perfect for the afternoon Tea time. Thanks for sharing.
wow! π
As usual, they look yummilicious! π
Oh thanks for this…we try to avoid sugary stuff here…Dhruv doesn’t need more energy π
Looks yum!! I don’t have much of a sweet tooth so this certainly looks good to me π
cool,i never made masal cookies
Where is the bread recipe π
Arre wah!
How hatke! Masala Chilli cookies! π
I was waiting for this! I dont have that much of a sweet tooth. Mon,can these be made with Whole wheat flour totally?
Spicy cookies! Just what I like π I made something similar the other day – and it got all cleaned away within minutes π
he he he might be but it turns out great
let me know how they turned out ritu
LOL yes u are first
lol meira try it very easy
thanks glad u liked it and welcome here
oh well tell me about it neither does ojas but he loves anything sweet so much that i find it really hard to cut on it
sigh
oh i am the one who likes both… very very spicy food and then my desserts basically i am foodie i think π
oh its in the bread post nimmy i updated the post with the recipe
u know neha i was tempted to try with full whole wheat flour, the original recipe asked for full maida but i dont know what stopped me
go ahead and try and let me know if it works (I personally think it should)
Am tempted to try this recipe..I’m also eagerly waiting for your croissant recipe..any chnace of putting that up??
…. always thought cookies mean sweet … u have changed the meaning !!
masala cookies … sounds interesting – n yummy too π
will send it to u by mail deeps… there are too many recipes lined up on the blog sigh
try them and let me know if u liked
Mons, this recipe surely sounds so delish!..will make this sometime too..:)
do try it valli hope u like it… I will try and make the ICC ones too very close recipes me thinks
*trying this first thing tomo morning*
Hi, first time here. Kudos on a great blog! Baking & decorating runs in my blood as well, and I’m always on the lookout for great recipes, especially now savoury treat recipes for my daughter’s snacks …. don’t want her getting hooked to sweets alone. Will surely be trying this one out.