Ingredients
Method
- Heat a small pan over medium heat and toast the cumin seeds until fragrant and slightly browned. Let them cool, then crush them roughly using a mortar and pestle.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, salt, black pepper, and crushed cumin seeds. Add Greek yogurt and use a silicone spatula to bring the mixture together into a dough.
- Preheat air fryer or oven to 350°F (175°C). Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a smooth ball.
- For air frying, line the basket with perforated parchment paper, arrange the dough balls, and lightly spray with avocado oil. Air fry at 330°F (165°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- For baking, place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For the most aromatic jeera puri flavor, make sure to toast the cumin seeds until they are deeply fragrant but not burnt. This step activates their essential oils. If they turn too dark, they can become bitter.
- If your dough feels too sticky, add a very small amount of almond flour, a teaspoon at a time, until it's workable. I found that kneading an extra minute instead of adding more flour often helps achieve the right consistency without making the jeera puri bites dry.
- Store leftover jeera puri bagel bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat in an air fryer or oven at 300°F (150°C) for a few minutes to restore their crispness. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- If your dough feels too sticky, add a very small amount of almond flour, a teaspoon at a time, until it's workable. I found that kneading an extra minute instead of adding more flour often helps achieve the right consistency without making the jeera puri bites dry.
- Store leftover jeera puri bagel bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat in an air fryer or oven at 300°F (150°C) for a few minutes to restore their crispness. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.