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Atta, Ragi, Oats and Flaxseed Cookies Err Biscuits

By Shalinidigvijay @shalinidigvijay
Its complicated.
That's hardly something you want to associate with cookies.
Complicated.
Atta, Ragi, Oats and Flaxseed Cookies err Biscuits
The flavours are wholesome and compliment any cup of java or green tea or whatever is your caffeine shot.
I have been craving something chocolate free, crispband wholesome for many days now.
Whole wheat flour or atta is a staple in any Indian home and the rest I dug out from my oft less Used bottles in my pantry.
Ragi flour ,Oats that I ground in my mixer, semolina to add to the crisp factor ,custard powder or vanilla flavoured corn starch because I was out of vanilla essence and milk powder just because...
Done in 10 minutes, I made balls of the dough and the cookies were done in 13 minutes...
All my crazy cravings satisfied at once...
A little sweet and a little salty and nutty like the Jeera Atta Cookies.
For the
Atta, Ragi, Oats and Flaxseed Cookies err Biscuits...
You need
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tbsp Ragi flour
2 tbsp Oat flour
2 tbsp semolina
2 tbsp custard powder
2 tbsp milk powder(this made the 1/2cup of extras )
1/4 cup caster sugar
1/2 cup margarine(remove 2 tbsp and replace with neutral vegetable oil)
1 tsp salt
2 pinches baking powder
2 tbsp each Flaxseed, sesame seeds and rolled oats
 Mix all the dry ingredients except the sugar and seeds.
Place the margarine(Dalda or Nutralite are both ok...butter makes these cookies soggy ) on a large plate and whisk in the oil and a tsp of water.
Atta, Ragi, Oats and Flaxseed Cookies err BiscuitsMix in the sugar powder.
Atta, Ragi, Oats and Flaxseed Cookies err BiscuitsKnead In the dry flour mix into the margarine and sugar mix. You can add a tsp of margarine more if the cookie dough does not come together. 
Atta, Ragi, Oats and Flaxseed Cookies err BiscuitsThe oats, sesame seeds and Flaxseed in a bowl. 
Atta, Ragi, Oats and Flaxseed Cookies err BiscuitsThe cookie dough rolled  into small balls. Assembly line production here.  A wee bit of milk or water in a bowl and the seeds. 
Atta, Ragi, Oats and Flaxseed Cookies err BiscuitsDip the dough in water and then the seeds and place on the cookie sheet or baking tray.  Press down to about half a cm thick and turn on the oven to 180°C.I got about 20 cookies in this dough.
Atta, Ragi, Oats and Flaxseed Cookies err BiscuitsPop into the oven for 12- 15 minutes. Keep a close watch after 10 minutes, and don't let them brown too much.Let them cool on the sheet for 10 odd minutes and then place on a wire rack to cool properly. 
Atta, Ragi, Oats and Flaxseed Cookies err Biscuits
Brew your favorite tea or coffee and enjoy these healthy treats.Atta, Ragi, Oats and Flaxseed Cookies err Biscuits
But even though mine were overdone they were Yummmm mm. ...
With a cup of green tea they were awesome...
A simple treat. Healthy and full of goodness that will override The wee bit of margarine per cookie and kiss your taste buds, mwaaahhhh!
Or else start shaking your butt to the current chart buster. ..

So what are you baking today???

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