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nan khatai

Nan Khatai

Sapana Behl
Nan khatai is the Indian version of shortbread cookies. These are eggless biscuits loved by all age groups. Normally prepared with all-purpose flour, gram flour, and semolina, are flaky outside and very soft from inside.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Cookies
Cuisine Indian
Servings 20 Cookies
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour/maida
  • 1/2 cup gram flour/besan
  • 1/4 cup semolina/Suzi
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup clarified butter/ghee
  • a pinch of baking soda optional
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1/4 cup pistachios thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl add clarified butter and powdered sugar. Beat until the mixture becomes pale in color, a little bit light fluffy.
  • To this add sieved all-purpose flour, semolina, and gram flour. Add in baking soda and cardamom powder.
  • Slowly mix all ingredients by hand. First, it will appear like bread crumbs. Keep kneading to make a smooth dough.
  • Make 20-25 round balls and press them in palms. Make a thumb impression in the center and place pistachios in it.
  • Line a baking tray with baking paper or aluminum foil and place these cookies at a distance of 1 inch away from each other.
  • Bake at 180 degrees for 12-15 minutes or till done.
  • Serve with tea or milk.

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Notes

  1. Can we use only all purpsoe flour? Well, yes you can make the nan khatai using all-purpose flour only. The texture might be a little bit different though.
  2. How to make Nan khatai Vegan? You can make vegan nan khatai. Instead of ghee, use coconut oil and follow the same procedure.
  3. Can we change the ratio of flours used in the recipe? To make the flaky and crumbly nan kahati, the ratio of all-purpose flour, gram flour, and semolina should be 3.2.1 However, you can make it with all-purpose flour only or with all-purpose flour and gram flour as well.
  4. What is the shelf life of nan khatai? Nan khatai should be made fresh for better taste. But they do keep well for a week in an air-tight container at room temperature.
  5. Can we skip adding nuts? Yes, of course, if you don't prefer or have nut allergies do not use them.
  6. Can we make nan khatai in any other flavor/? Yes, you can. Add some saffron for Kesar nan khatai, pistachio powder to make pista nan khatai, rose essence for rose-flavored nan khatai.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cookieCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 21.8gProtein: 3.3gFat: 21.6gSaturated Fat: 12.8gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 6.5gCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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