SPICY SESAME CRACKERS

It was a chill evening. I needed something crunchy and spicy. Something that is healthy and baked. I saw a recipe of Chilli Ajwain biscuits in spicy treats sometime back. I just couldn't resist and baked some immediately. And, it bakes in 20mins. Whaaaaat! 

Ingredients

Wheat flour - 3/4 cup (I used multigrain)

All purpose flour - 1 cup

Chilli powder - 1 tsp

Salt - 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Sesame seeds - 1/2 tsp

Flax seeds - 1/2 tsp

Olive oil - 1.5 tbsp

Yogurt - 1.5 tbsp

Water - as needed

How to make it

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and knead it into a firm dough. Just like you do for a masala chapati.

Roll it on a lightly floured surface into desired thickness.

Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.

Bake it for 20-25 mins in a pre heated oven at 350 F

Allow it to cool for sometime and enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or tea

BLACK OLIVES AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH CROSTINI

Ooo! Doesn't that sound intriguing? it might also sound demanding but trust me it's not. Crostini is just a fancy Italian name for sliced baguettes served as an appetizer. One can take a variety of ingredients as toppings. Inf act, a fruit and a vegetable that you think will work together will do wonders. How about roasted tomatoes and pineapples? I am so doing this soon.

This time, I took Black olives(Kalamata, greek ones), butter nut squash and monterey jack and mild cheddar nuggets. Oh! Ant the multi grain baguette from Trader joe's. Any of your favorite baguette will do. The sour and sweetness of these out together gave a pleasant flavor. If you prefer a strong flavor, I suggest you change the ingredients to your choice.

This took about 15 mins in total to get things ready and pre heat the oven. Took less than 5 minutes for the baking part. This one is sure to get done by 25 mins max.

Ingredients

1 Multigrain demi baguette
A cup of cut black olives (to taste)
A cup of Butter nut squash (to taste)
Small amount of Monterey Jack and Mild Cheddar nuggets (You can also cut block cheese into fine nuggets)
1/2 tsp Olive Oil
Salt and pepper to taste

How to make it

- Saute the cut butter nut squash in little oil. Make sure the raw smell goes away.

-In a big bowl, combine sauteed squash, cut black olives, oil, cheese, salt and pepper and mix evenly.

- Cut the baguette into 3/4 inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange them into a single layer. Broil for 1 to     2 minutes until slightly brown.

- Divide the toppings mixture evenly over the slices and broil again for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.