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Writer's pictureNandini R Kini

Besan Nankatai

Nankatai is the shortbread cookies/biscuits originating from the Indian subcontinent. popular in Northern India and Pakistan.







Ingredients

3/4 cup Besan/ Gram flour flour

1/4 cup Maida/All-purpose Flour

1/3 cup ghee

1/2 cup sugar powder

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cardamom / elaichi powder




Procedure

  • Firstly sift maida, besan, and baking powder and keep aside.

  • In a bowl take semi-solid ghee, sugar powder. you can keep the ghee in the fridge for 5 minutes to make it semi-solid.

  • Beat ghee and sugar powder till it becomes light and fluffy.

  • Add flour mixture and cardamom powder to the ghee and sugar mixture.

  • Combine well and keep in the fridge for 15 minutes.

  • Divide the dough into small balls, slightly press between your palms.

  • Garnish with pistachios or cashews if you are using them. Press it lightly.

  • Bake the Nankatai at 180 degrees for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven.

  • Baking time may vary depending upon the type of oven.

  • Once the Nankatai comes to room temperature store them in an airtight container.

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