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Nankhatai
🍰 Desserts

Nankhatai

🍰 Desserts

Ghee-rich Indian shortbread that crumbles at a look, the chai's oldest companion. Soft-centred and generous, the sort that vanishes warm off the tray. Sandwich two with a scoop of ice cream for an instant dessert upgrade.

Prep 19 min Cook 13 min Serves 21 Easy

Ingredients

  • Butter1/2 cup, softened
  • Salta pinch
  • Ghee3 tbsp
  • Eggs1
  • Sugar1 tsp
  • Baking Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vanilla Extract1 tsp
  • Gram Flour1 cup
  • Green Cardamom1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set the oven to 175 C / 350 F and line your trays so nothing sticks.

  2. 2

    Whisk the flour, gram flour and leavening together in a bowl so everything is evenly distributed.

  3. 3

    Beat the butter and sugars until creamy, add the eggs and vanilla, then stir in the dry mix.

  4. 4

    Stir the ghee through the dough until evenly studded.

  5. 5

    Chill the dough twenty minutes, scoop, and bake until the edges are golden and centres soft.

Chef's tip

Resting a custard or pudding overnight deepens the flavour and sets a cleaner slice.

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Watch how it's made

Video: No Oven Nankhatai Recipe | Simple Ingredients, Eggless | बिना ओवन के नानखटाई | Chef Sanjyot Keer · on YouTube