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Nankhatai
Indian cardamom shortbread cookies made with flour, gram flour, semolina, ghee, and powdered sugar.
Easy⏱️ 42 min📖 1 min readServes 10~230 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 24 min cook
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Timeline
Total 42 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking24 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
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- 1.2 cup(~240 ml) Flour
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Chickpea flour
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Semolina
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Powdered sugar
- 120 g Ghee or clarified butter
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Baking powder
Aroma
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Cardamom
Üzeri
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Pistachios
General
- 0.2 tsp(~1 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 170°C.
- 2
Mix the flour, chickpea flour, semolina, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
- 3
Beat the ghee and powdered sugar until creamy.
- 4
Add the dry mixture to the fat mixture and make a soft dough that holds together.
- 5
Chill the dough for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 6
Shape small balls, place them on a tray, and press pistachios on top.
- 7
Bake the nankhatai for 20 minutes, until lightly colored.
20 min20:00 - 8
Cool on the tray for 10 minutes and serve.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Do not overbake the cookies because they seem soft when they come out of the oven; they crisp as they cool.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve nankhatai on a small cookie plate with optional masala chai or plain tea.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~230
kcal calories
5
g protein
28
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 48%Fat 43%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Nankhatai make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Nankhatai take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 24 minutes; 42 minutes in total.Is Nankhatai difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Nankhatai have?
Approximately 230 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 28g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Nankhatai contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Nankhatai belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Nankhatai need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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