Nankhatai, Cookies from India

Nankhatai is a popular Indian cookie that has its roots in Persian cuisine. It was introduced to India during the Mughal era and has since become a beloved sweet treat in the country.

This is vegan recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Nankhatai, Cookies from India

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Indian Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Semolina
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Ghee (clarified butter)
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Cardamom powder
• 2 tablespoon Chopped nuts (cashews, almonds)
• 1 pinch Saffron strands

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina, powdered sugar, ghee, baking powder, cardamom powder, chopped nuts, and saffron strands. Mix well to form a soft dough.
3. Divide the dough into equal-sized portions and shape them into round cookies.
4. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and gently press them down with a fork.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
7. Serve and enjoy the delicious Nankhatai cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 17g6%

Sugars 8g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.