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    Nankhatai Recipe | Easy Eggless Nankhatai Recipe

    Published: Dec 10, 2018 by Pavani . This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 18 Comments

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    Nankhatai is prepared by mixing plain flour, gram flour, semolina, sugar and ghee. It is a perfect cookie with a cup of tea in the evening. Nankhatai is an Indian shortbread cookie which is very famous all over India.

    For the fourth day of Bake a thon, I prepared this delicious Indian cookie “Nankhatai”.

    Nankhatai

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    Nankhatai

    Ingredients:

    • Plain flour/maida-1cup
    • Besan/Gram flour-½cup
    • Semolina/Rava-¼cup
    • Powdered sugar-½cup
    • Cardamom powder-1tsp
    • Ghee-½cup
    • A pinch of salt

    Preparation:

    Preheat the oven to 180°C /356°F.

    In a large plate sift plain flour, semolina, Besan flour and powdered sugar. Then add cardamom powder and mix well.

    Add ghee, mix and gather everything to form into a smooth dough. If it is not forming into a dough add 1-2 tablespoon of ghee and mix slowly. Divide the dough into equal portions.

    Then shape the dough into small balls as you desire (I made mine very small)

    Roll the balls in your palms like peda and place in a baking tray.

    Slightly press pistachios in the middle and bake for 20-25 minutes or till light golden colour.

    Allow to cool them on a wire rack for 10 minutes and then enjoy delicious Nankhatai with a cup of tea.

    Nankhatai

     

    Nankhatai

    Nankhatai Recipe | Easy Eggless Nankhatai Recipe

    Nankhatai is prepared by mixing plain flour, gram flour, semolina, sugar and ghee. It is a perfect cookie with a cup of tea in the evening. Nankhatai is an Indian shortbread cookie which is very famous all over India.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Course: Sweets
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 24 Makes
    Author: Pavani

    Ingredients

    • Plain flour/maida-1cup
    • Besan/Gram flour-½cup
    • Semolina/Rava-¼cup
    • Powdered sugar-½cup
    • Cardamom powder-1tsp
    • Ghee-½cup
    • A pinch of salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C /356°F.
    • In a large plate sift plain flour, semolina, Besan flour and powdered sugar. Then add cardamom powder and mix well.
    • Add ghee, mix and gather everything to form into a smooth dough. If it is not forming into a dough add 1-2 tablespoon of ghee and mix slowly. Divide the dough into equal portions.
    • Then shape the dough into small balls as you desire (I made mine very small)
    • Roll the balls in your palms like peda and place in a baking tray.
    • Slightly press pistachios in the middle and bake for 20-25 minutes or till light golden colour.
    • Allow to cool them on a wire rack for 10 minutes and then enjoy delicious Nankhatai with a cup of tea.
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    Comments

    1. Srivalli

      December 10, 2018 at 8:29 am

      These Nankhatai are so delicious Pavani, I always enjoy the batch you bring for us, the pictures have turned out excellent.

      Reply
    2. Gayathri Kumar

      December 10, 2018 at 11:30 am

      This is my fav Indian cookie. Flavoured with ghee and topped with pistachios these cookies are cute little treats.5 stars

      Reply
    3. Priya Suresh

      December 10, 2018 at 2:15 pm

      Nankhatai looks absolutely pretty and with prefect shape. Wish i get a box of cookies from you. Incredibly irresistible.

      Reply
    4. Sharmila Kingsly

      December 10, 2018 at 4:05 pm

      Evergreen Indian Cookie.. One can never get tired of this dangerously addictive nankhatai... Lovely bake..

      Reply
    5. Vaishali Sabnani

      December 11, 2018 at 2:26 pm

      Beautiful looking nankhatai . They are looking so cute with that tiny pista adorning it . I would love to eat one of those . Bookmarking this recipe .

      Reply
    6. Pavani

      December 11, 2018 at 5:13 pm

      Such classic Indian cookies - love these. Yours look like they will melt in the mouth.5 stars

      Reply
    7. Nalini

      December 12, 2018 at 2:42 am

      This is one such classic cookie and never get bored of eating those yummy cookies.The cookies look so cute with the pistachios.

      Reply
    8. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth

      December 12, 2018 at 5:10 am

      I totally love the look of your nankhatais... so crackly and crumbly... well made!

      Reply
    9. Kalyani

      December 12, 2018 at 1:49 pm

      Butter and cardamom come together so beautifully in nakhatais and you have baked it perfectly 👌👌

      Reply
    10. Sharmila

      December 14, 2018 at 6:40 am

      Nankhatai looks delicious! Adding ghee gives it a rich flavor.

      Reply
    11. Priya Srinivasan

      December 16, 2018 at 8:02 am

      Melt in mouth, perfect nankhatais!!! Topped with pistachios, they looks pretty cute!

      Reply
    12. Renu

      December 17, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      Yummy and khasta nankhatai. Perfect for my evening snack.5 stars

      Reply
    13. Varada

      December 18, 2018 at 3:56 am

      These are one of my favorites! They look so cute and tiny. Perfect for an afternoon snack.

      Reply
    14. Suma Gandlur

      December 24, 2018 at 3:49 am

      You have made these melt in mouth kind cookies perfectly. They have uniform size and look cute with that pistachio at the center.

      Reply
    15. Chef Mireille

      December 26, 2018 at 8:00 am

      yes please - I would love one of these for a late night snack right now!5 stars

      Reply
    16. Veena Krishnakumar

      December 27, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      They look so buttery and delicious. They are so addictive too5 stars

      Reply
    17. Swati

      December 29, 2018 at 12:20 am

      Nan Khatais are always a treat.. these are so buttery delicious and so well baked!!5 stars

      Reply
    18. themadscientistskitchen

      January 16, 2019 at 8:17 am

      Beautifully baked. I have never added besan in nankatai. Must try that way I will not feel guilty of eating maida.5 stars

      Reply

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