Description
Delightful Indian cookies with a crumbly texture and sweet warmth, perfect for cozy weekends.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup semolina
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- A pinch of salt
- Chopped nuts (like almonds or pistachios) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Cream together the ghee and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, semolina, baking powder, cardamom powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until a soft dough forms. Divide and flatten the dough into small balls.
- Place the balls on a baking tray, garnish with chopped nuts, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ghee and sift your dry ingredients for a lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Nankhatai, Indian cookies, baking, cozy desserts