Sweet Diamond Cuts are made using a simple dough cut into diamonds, deep fried until crisp then tossed in powdered sugar. Also known as maida sweet biscuits or diamond cuts it is one of the easy snacks that you can make for festivals like Diwali. Learn to make Sweet Diamond Cuts with step by step pictures and video.
Sweet Diamond Cuts is very easy to make and I love the whole process especially cutting them into diamonds with a special cutter. I always struggle cutting diamond shapes so I usually rehearse the pattern once in a paper sounds silly?! yes trust me I do it every time I have to cut them into diamonds even for kaju katli I did that.
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About Sweet Diamond Cuts
Sweet Diamond Cuts are made using flour, powdered sugar, ghee, salt and oil. A simple dough is made with flour, powdered sugar, salt and ghee then cut into diamonds and deep fried. Finally the diamond cuts are tossed in powdered sugar which tastes so good.
Diamond cuts are very easy to make that even beginners can try. Diamond cuts can be made in 2 versions spicy diamond cuts and sweet diamond cuts. Both are addictive and great as a tea time snack.
You can use maida or wheat flour for these diamond cuts. If you are looking for a healthy alternate then use wheat flour and I am sure it won’t disappoint you. I have tried with wheat flour and it turned out great.
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Sweet Diamond Cuts can be made easily and quickly so suitable to make for snacks or any festivals. I have seen some recipes using sugar syrup for coating the diamond cuts but amma makes it this way so I am used to it.
Also the sugar syrup coating method needs some practice and expertise to get the perfect consistency so I would prefer this method as its easy and suitable for all. I have given the detailed method and measures in FAQS section.
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Sweet Diamond Cuts Ingredients
- Flour – Traditionally maida is used for diamond cuts so I used the same. But you can replace it with half and half of wheat flour and maida too.
- Sugar – Grind granulated sugar to a fine powder and use it.
- Ghee – Ghee adds a great texture to the biscuits so do not skip it. It adds a melt in the mouth like texture.
- Oil – Use any cooking oil for deep frying or peanut oil.
- Salt – Salt is added to lift the sweetness.
Diamond Cutter
A specially designed cutter is used for making diamond cuts but you can very well use your pizza cutter or a normal knife to make this. The cutter has one side spoon and other side a wheel with designed edges, you can see that in my step wise pictures, now its widely available in markets which can be used for somas too.
You can alternatively use pizza cutter or a sharp knife too.
How to make Sweet Diamond Cuts Step by Step
1.To a mixing bowl add 1 cup maida, 2 tablespoon powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon melted ghee, a pinch of salt.
2.Mix this well first then add water little by little.
3.Start kneading.
4.Knead to a soft non sticky dough like this.
5.Keep it covered for 10 – 15 minutes.
6.After 10 minutes knead it once again.
7.Roll into lemon sized balls and flatten it slightly.
8.Dust flour place a ball and roll into slightly thin disc like chapathi. It should be slightly thin like this.
9.First cut vertically using the diamond cutter or pizza cutter. Now cut horizontally to get diamonds like this.
10.Separate them. Do not worry if it sticks, when we fry in oil it gets separated easily.
11.Heat oil – check by adding a small piece, it it comes up immediately then oil is ready.
12.Add few at a time. Once it rises up flip over to fry evenly.
13.Fry until golden color and bubbles stops.
14.Drain excess oil and remove using a ladle.
15.Repeat to finish. Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
16.Toss it well until evenly coated.
Store in airtight container and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- You can use any roller knife / pizza cuter or even a simple knife to cut them into diamonds.
- Make sure you knead a soft pliable dough not too loose. If its too loose then add little maida to get a tight dough more like chapathi dough. While rolling dust flour to avoid sticking.
- You can use a metal spatula to separate and gather the diamonds.
- As sugar is added in the dough, the biscuits gets browned faster so make sure to keep in low medium flame while frying.
- You can even use half and half of wheat and maida flour.
- You can even add a tiny pinch of cardamom powder or any mild essence for extra flavor. I love it plain.
Serving & Storage
Sweet Diamond cuts keeps well in room temperature for about 10-15 days. Make sure you store in an airtight container.
FAQS
1.I don’t have the cutter, Can I make diamond cuts?
Yes you can make diamond cuts without using the cutter, you can use a sharp knife to cut diamonds too.
2.Is it a must to add sugar to the dough?
No if you prefer you can skip powdered sugar to add in the dough and just toss it finally.
3.Can I coat the diamond cuts in sugar syrup?
Yes you can do it alternative to tossing it with powdered sugar. Take 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoon water and heat it up until 1 string consistency then add the fried diamond cuts and mix it well.
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Sweet Diamond Cuts Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup maida
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted ghee
- a tiny pinch of salt
- water as needed
- oil to deep fry
Instructions
- To a mixing bowl add 1 cup maida, 2 tablespoon powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon melted ghee, a pinch of salt.
- Mix this well first then add water little by little.
- Start kneading.
- Knead to a soft non sticky dough like this.
- Keep it covered for 10 – 15 minutes.
- After 10 minutes knead it once again.
- Roll into lemon sized balls and flatten it slightly.
- Dust flour place a ball and roll into slightly thin disc like chapathi. It should be slightly thin like this.
- First cut vertically using the diamond cutter or pizza cutter. Now cut horizontally to get diamonds like this.
- Separate them. Do not worry if it sticks, when we fry in oil it gets separated easily.
- Heat oil – check by adding a small piece, it it comes up immediately then oil is ready.
- Add few at a time. Once it rises up flip over to fry evenly.
- Fry until golden color and bubbles stops.
- Drain excess oil and remove using a ladle.
- Repeat to finish. Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
- Toss it well until evenly coated.
- Store in airtight container and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- You can use any roller knife / pizza cuter or even a simple knife to cut them into diamonds.
- Make sure you knead a soft pliable dough not too loose. If its too loose then add little maida to get a tight dough more like chapathi dough. While rolling dust flour to avoid sticking.
- You can use a metal spatula to separate and gather the diamonds.
- As sugar is added in the dough, the biscuits gets browned faster so make sure to keep in low medium flame while frying.
- You can even use half and half of wheat and maida flour.
- You can even add a tiny pinch of cardamom powder or any mild essence for extra flavor. I love it plain.
tinku shaji
Wow such a quick and easy snack. Looks so good
Sona S
yummy maida cuts.
சாருஸ்ரீராஜ்
my kids favourite.so cute diamonds with zigzag
GK Arusuvai
Looks simple yet yummy……will bookmark for diwali. Tq for sharing
Kavitha
Favourite for me and my brother. I learnt to cook these when I was in High school itself to satisfy our craving when mom's not around. It is quick and tasty and can't stop munching them 🙂 I am preparing them now for my little son too. I did cook this in the morning which is making me to eat them right away 🙂 Pictures r drool worthy 🙂 Nice job !
Raks anand
I too like the same about making this diamond cuts as you have said. Loved the pics and props
Arthy Suman
lovely preparation…..crunchy and yummy
FunFoodand Frolic
amazing…will try this recipe..thnks
Yes Cook
This brings back lots of childhood memories.
Love the pattern used,
Thanks for sharing.
Vanamala Hebbar
Nice..i too make this often..
saigeetha pai
Hi Sharmilee,I tried this today.This is such an easy peasy recipe,came out very good.Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂
gayathri
Quite addictive
Priya Suresh
Very crispy and addictive diamond cuts.
Medini ツ
reading this i tried making spicy version of it, with salt and pepper pwoder instead of sugar, it was yummyyy..thank u 🙂
Sakthi's Special
My favorite snacks !!!
veena
wow yummy …… I am going to try this today….
yesterday I tried ur eggless sponge cake it was so soft , spongy and tasty .. everyone in my family like that… specially my little baby… Thanks a lot sharmi for posting this recipe…
I have a request pls try to post plum cake recipe…. I saw this cake in many sites but ur step by step explanation and measurement is good and accurate i.e., I am requesting u…. thank u
veena
Hi Sharmi
I tried ur eggless christmas cake ….
It was awesome……. superb cake kudos to you sharmi…
Thank u ….
Yep Rashida !!!
Sharmila jee, what is meaning of – Sugar – 1/4 cup minus 1 tbsp???
Cant wait to try this recipe
SHARMILEE J
It means take 1/4 cup sugar and remove 1 tbsp from it
rajesh
Looks so yummyy!!!!!
Kannan Venkatraman
nice.though i am a male of 60 years i like doing different snacks for my own.every aspect is very useful.keep it up.
Suganyaa vasanth
whether we can use egg white for diamond cuts
SHARMILEE J
Egg white….As per my recipe, there is no egg white used
Preeti Maduri
it was so yummy.. such a good and easy snack recipe…. I luv it… and I tried with the salt instead of sugar it was good.. butt sugar one was better than that.. thank u for such a good recipe…
Simby
Hi. Can I use egg in this recipe? How do I go abt it? Thanks.
SHARMILEE J
There is actually no need of egg in this recipe…..
Sonia Stalance
Mom prepared these Diamond Biscuits and it came out really well. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
usha
How can I get crispy. Iam not getting why
yoga
i like sweet cut recipes but i how to prepare
Thomas
Great post! Have nice day ! 🙂 enukd
Aparnaa Philips
Making it as I read the article., it’s an all time fav.. making them for my kiddos now!!!