Jeera or zeera is the Hindi name for cumin seeds. Zeera biscuits are an amazing mix of savory and sweet and a welcome break from the overloaded sweet cookies. These namkeen biscuits (savory cookies) will satisfy your sweet and salty craving all in one go. They are buttery, crispy and so addictive.
Nimki or nimkin (or namkin), also Namak para (or namakpare) is a crunchy savoury snack eaten in the Indian Subcontinent. It is also referred as Mathri sometimes in some parts of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
Namak para is ribbon-like strips of pastry (made up of refined flour, oil and water) delicately seasoned with ajwain and cumin seeds (jeera) in pure ghee (clarified butter) or any oil. It requires approximately 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook. The appearance, taste, and texture can be compared to that of samosa pastry.
Khari is a light and fluffy biscuit that is made from flour and butter and baked until golden and crunchy. They can be made plain or sprinkled with spices for extra flavor.
Haldiram Murukku is a savoury snack. It is a deep fried rice based snack. It has an uneven texture and a coil shape that gives it an extra crunch. It is an attractive and simple snack that is crispy, yummy and crunchy.
Haldirams Sabji Pakora is like stick chips prepared from Chick Peas Flour, Edible Vegetable Oil, Salt, Black Pepper, Ajwain, Sesame Seed and Cumin. It has a spicy flavour. It is a great snack for tea or coffee.
Khakhra is a thin cracker common in the Gujarati cuisine of western India, especially among Jains. It is made from mat bean, wheat flour and oil. It is served usually during breakfast.