Nan Khatai-Indian Cookies
Author :
Reshmi Mahesh
Blog :EasY CooK
Date: 7/25/2012 3:17:00 AM
Recipe source: Shab's Cuisine
All purpose flour-1 cup
Ghee-1/2 cup
Sugar-1/2 cup
Salt a pinch
Cardamon powder-1/4 tsp
Cashew nuts- 2 tbsp(chopped)
Pistachios for garnish(chopped)
Method of Preparation:
1. Sift all purpose flour, cardamon powder and salt, set aside.Grind sugar to smooth powder using a grinder.
2. Cream ghee and powdered sugar until creamy.
3. Mix flour little by little with creamy mixture using a spoon.
4. Add chopped nuts to the mixture and mix together with hand.
5. Make balls using the dough and place them in a baking sheet with baking paper spaced apart.Softly press the balls and place the pista on top with a gentle press.
6. Bake for 15 min at 350 F.The cookies doesn't have to color.
Notes:
1. You can use dalda(veg shortening) instead of ghee.
2. Nuts can be replaced or removed.