Name: NANKHATAI
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup All Purpose Flour; 0.5 cup Clarified Butter/Ghee; 0.75 cup sugar; 0.25 cup Gram Flour/Besan; 2 tbsp Semolina/Suji; 0.5 tsp Baking Powder; 0.5 tsp Baking Soda; 0.5 tsp Cardamom Powder

Nan khatai is a traditional Indian sweet biscuit that has a rich heritage and is loved for its delicate texture and enticing flavors. These bite-sized treats are known for their crumbly, buttery texture that practically melts in your mouth.

The appearance of nan khatai is inviting, with each biscuit typically shaped into a small round ball. They have a light golden hue on the outside, showcasing a slight crispness that gives way to a tender interior.

The use of cardamom powder in the recipe infuses the biscuits with a warm and slightly sweet scent that is characteristic of Indian sweets.

Whether you're savoring nan khatai during festive celebrations, serving it to guests, or simply treating yourself to a sweet delight, this beloved Indian biscuit offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that make it truly special.


In a bowl add sugar and ghee together. Mix till it turns white n creamy in texture.

Now add in all the dry ingredients. Make a soft dough.

Garnish with chopped almonds, pistachios or cardamoms.

Bake these in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes at 160C.

Nan khatai is a traditional Indian sweet biscuit that has a rich heritage and is loved for its delicate texture and enticing flavors.

NANKHATAI

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Avneet Anand

(@avneetanand)