Nankhatai

This is one of the easiest biscuits that I have known for several years. I remember my mom would make part of the recipe and the other part would be made by a nearby bakery. And then one of of us would pick it up. She used to get this done every weekend. This can be made as an evening snack!

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 143 gms Maida

• 25 gms fine semolina

• 30 gms besan

• 1 tsp curd

• 90gms powdered sugar

• 115 gms ghee

• 1 tsp Nutmeg powder

• Slivered pistachios, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl beat together powdered sugar and ghee till white, light and creamy (this is the most important step, beat it for almost 5-7 mins)

2. Add the curd and beat it once again for a minute

3. Add the maida, semolina, besan, and nutmeg powder and knead gently to a dough

4. Keep this covered for half hour in a fridge

5. Pinch small balls out of this (approx 25 gms), press slightly on the sides to look like a dome and line them in a greased baking tray

6. Cover and refrigerate once again for 20-25 mins

7. Make light indents with the knife on the cookies

8. Place slivered pistachios on top and bake this at 190 degree C preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, keeping a close watch (these get brown easily so keep a watch)