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Nankhatai Recipe Without Oven

Nankhatai Recipe Without Oven

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup semolina (rava)
  • ½ cup ghee
  • Pinch of baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • Almonds or pistachios for garnish (optional)

Nankhatai is a popular Indian shortbread cookie with a delicate flavor. Follow this simple recipe to make delicious nankhatai at home. Preheat a pan on medium heat. Add all-purpose flour, semolina, and roast until aromatic. Transfer the flour to a plate and allow it to cool. In a mixing bowl, add powdered sugar and ghee. Beat until creamy. Add the cooled flour, baking soda, cardamom powder, and mix well to form a dough. Preheat a non-stick pan. Grease with ghee. Take a small portion of dough and shape it into a ball. Press a piece of almond or pistachio into the center. Repeat with the remaining dough. Arrange them on the pan. Cook covered for 15-20 minutes on low heat. Once done, allow them to cool. Serve and enjoy!