Nankhatai (Diwali Special biscuit) Video, Eggless Nankhatai by Tarla Dalal Video by Tarla Dalal
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Nankhatai Recipe (How To Make Nank Hatai Biscuit) Video by Tarla Dalal
Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
10 Mins
Makes
20.00 nankhatais
Ingredients
For Nankhatai
2 1/2 cups plain flour (maida)
1/8 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 cups vanaspati
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup semolina (rava / sooji)
1 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
2 tbsp powdered almonds (badam)
2 tbsp powdered pistachios
For The Garnish
Method
For nankhatai
- To make the nankhatai, sieve the plain flour, baking powder and baking soda in a deep bowl and keep aside.
- Combine the ghee and powdered sugar in a deep bowl and whisk well for 10 to 12 minutes or till white in colour, smooth and fluffy.
- Add the plain flour mixture, rava, powdered almonds, powdered pistachios and cardamom powder and mix well to form a soft dough.
- Divide the dough into 20 equal portions and roll each portion in a 50 mm. (2”) diameter round flat nankhatai.
- Place the nankhatais on a baking tray at equal distance and garnish each nankhatai with a few almond slivers and press it lightly. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 160°c (320°f) for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Allow the nankhatais to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve the nankhatais immediately or store in an air-tight container and use as required.
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