Nankhatai
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Nankhatai is a beloved Indian shortbread cookie that is a perfect tea-time snack. With a buttery, crumbly texture and a hint of cardamom flavor, these cookies are sure to please. While the recipe for nankhatai is simple, there are many variations that can be made to customize the cookie to your liking.
Author: Binjal Pandya
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 10-12
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup chickpea flour (Besan)
- ½ Whole Wheat Flour
- ¼ Semolina/Suji
- 1 cup Ghee, Softened Not Melted + 1-2 tsp Extra
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
- 2-3 tbsp Chopped Almonds and Pistachios
- 1 tbsp Dried Rose Petals
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In mixing bowl, beat together the softened ghee and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Put the sieve over the mixing bowl sift all-purpose flour, chickpea flour, whole wheat flour, suji, baking powder and salt,
- Now add cardamom powder, mix until everything is well combined. The dough should be soft and crumbly. Add 1-2 tsp extra ghee if requires for binding.
- Divide the dough into equal sized portions and shape them into small balls.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
- Mark crosscut with knife and place sliced almond on top of each balls.
- Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until they are light golden brown around the edges.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store the Nankhatai in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
Use good quality ghee: The flavor of the ghee will have a big impact on the taste of the nankhatai. Use high-quality ghee for the best results.
Make sure the ghee is at room temperature: It's important that the ghee is not too cold or too warm. If the ghee is too cold, it will be difficult to mix with the other ingredients. If it's too warm, the dough will be too soft.
Mix the ingredients well: Make sure to mix the ingredients thoroughly until the dough comes together. This will ensure that the nankhatai have a consistent texture.
Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough can lead to tough cookies. Mix the ingredients until they come together, and then stop.
Make sure the ghee is at room temperature: It's important that the ghee is not too cold or too warm. If the ghee is too cold, it will be difficult to mix with the other ingredients. If it's too warm, the dough will be too soft.
Mix the ingredients well: Make sure to mix the ingredients thoroughly until the dough comes together. This will ensure that the nankhatai have a consistent texture.
Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough can lead to tough cookies. Mix the ingredients until they come together, and then stop.
Recipe by Binjal's VEG Kitchen at https://binjalsvegkitchen.com/nankhatai/