Bagel bites infused with toasted cumin and black pepper, inspired by Jeera Puri, and made with just almond flour, Greek yogurt, and staple ndian spices—ready in 15 minutes!
Heat a small pan over medium heat and toast the cumin seeds until they’re 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 at 350 F. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a smooth ball.
Air Fryer Method
Line air fryer basket with perforated parchment paper. Arrange the dough balls and lightly spary with avocado oil. Air fry at 330°F for 12–15 minutes (12 minutes worked perfectly for me).
Oven Method
Place the dough balls on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350 F for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
If the dough feels too sticky, add more flour as needed.
You can use regular yogurt in this recipe—just be sure to strain out excess water using a cheesecloth until it reaches a consistency similar to Greek yogurt.
For a dairy-free option, use lactose-free yogurt.
Allergic to nuts? Swap the almond flour with all-purpose flour and add ¼ teaspoon of baking powder for the best texture.