Nankhatai Recipe (Indian Cookies)

 Nankhatai Recipe 

(Indian Cookies)

Nankhatai Recipe (Indian Cookies) with Images

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Nankhatai are a popular Indian cookie made with flour, sugar, ghee (clarified butter), and spices. They are typically shortbread-like in texture and have a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. Nankhatai are often served with tea or coffee and are a popular snack or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup semolina (rava)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup ghee, softened
• 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, semolina, powdered sugar, baking powder, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the ghee and milk until light and fluffy.
4. Add the ghee mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll them into balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Flatten the balls slightly with a fork.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.
8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of powdered sugar.
• You can also add other spices to the dough, such as cinnamon, cloves, or ginger.
• If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
• If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk.
• Be careful not to overbake the cookies, or they will be hard.
• Nankhatai can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

Enjoy!

Additional Tips and Images:

• To make sure your nankhatai are soft and buttery, use room temperature ghee. If the ghee is too cold, it will make the dough tough.
• If you don't have semolina, you can substitute all-purpose flour. However, the cookies will not be as crumbly.
• To make sure the cookies are cooked evenly, flatten them slightly with a fork before baking.
• If you want to make your nankhatai extra special, you can decorate them with nuts, seeds, or dried fruit before baking.
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Nankhatai are a delicious and versatile cookie that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a snack, dessert, or to share with friends and family.