Nankhatai Cookies With Rose & Chai Spices

Nankhatai is a popular Indian shortbread cookie that originated during the Mughal era. It is known for its delicate texture and aromatic flavors, often enjoyed with a hot beverage.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Nankhatai Cookies With Rose & Chai Spices

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Indian Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Semolina
• 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Ghee
• 1 teaspoon Rose water
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
• 1 teaspoon Chai masala
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 2 tablespoon Pistachios (chopped)
• 2 tablespoon Almonds (chopped)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina, powdered sugar, ghee, rose water, cardamom powder, chai masala, and baking powder. Mix well to form a dough.
3. Divide the dough into equal-sized portions and shape them into round cookies.
4. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Garnish each cookie with chopped pistachios and almonds.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
8. Serve and enjoy these delightful Nankhatai cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.