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Authentic Nankhatai – traditional Indian shortbread cookies made with flour, ghee & cardamom. Perfect festive treat with rich ,flavor, easy recipe
Pratima Singh
Nan Khatai
Nan Khatai is a traditional Indian cookie, crispy onside and soft inside. Made with flour, ghee, sugar, and flavored with cardamom, it’s enjoyed with tea .

Ingredients:

Nan Khatai

Instructions:

  1. Preheating oven
    • First prepare the oven for baking, preheat oven to 180°C . A kadhai can also be used for baking.
  2. Mixing ingredients
    • Take a bowl, mix besan, flour, suji, sugar, and baking soda .
  3. Adding ghee
    • Mix in ghee till crumbly texture forms.
  4. Form dough
    • Add milk steadily to shape a tender dough.
  5. Shape cookies
    • Divide into small balls, flatten slightly, and location on baking tray.
  6. Garnish
    • Press a cashew or almond half on each cookie.
  7. Bake
    • Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden.
  8. Cool
    • Cool before serving or storing

Benefits:

  • Wholesome : Ghee offers wholesome fats, while gram flour provides protein.
  • Digestive : Elaichi helps digestion and adds aroma.
  • Energy : Rich in carbohydrates, making it a source of energy.
  • Festive comfort: A lighter opportunity to cream‑laden desserts.

Nutritional Value (per piece, approx.) :

Nan Khatai nutri 

Conclusion:

Nan Khatai is greater than only a cookie - it’s a nostalgic chew of Indian lifestyle. With its simple elements and exquisite taste, it’s ideal for fairs, tea‑time snacks, or gifting. Easy to bake and universally cherished, Nan Khatai continues to be a undying treat.

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