A popular Indian cookie made from a dough maida (all purpose four), besan (gram flour), sooji (semolina/rava) and curd( yogurt/dahi) and flavoured with cardamom (elaichi). This simple yet delecious cookie can be served with evening tea as a snack.
STEP 1.Attach the kneading blade in the food processor jar. Add 1 cup all purpose flour, 2 tbsp sooji (semolina/rava), 4 tbsp besan (gram flour), ½ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder, ¼ tsp salt, ¾ cup castor sugar, ½ cup ghee and 2 tbsp yogurt (dahi/curd) or more if required. Shut the jar and pulse mix the ingredients. Then open and add more yogurt.
step 2
STEP 1.Shut and continue to knead to make a firm dough. Once the dough pulls away from the sides of the jar. Remove it from the food processor and transfer to a bowl. Portion and shape into bite size balls.
step 3
STEP 1.Flatten slightly between palms and press the center with your thumb to make a small dip. Press some chopped pistachio in the center.
step 4
STEP 1.Arrange the nankhatai on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees celsius for 20 to 30 minutes till golden brown.
Nutrition value
1098
calories per serving
40 g Fat23 g Protein160 g Carbs12 g FiberOther
Current Totals
40 g Fat
23 g Protein
160 g Carbs
12 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
160 g
Protein
23 g
Fiber
12 g
Fats
Fat
40 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
107 mg
Iron
8 mg
Vitamin A
5 mcg
Vitamin B1
1 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
5 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
304 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
1 mg
Vitamin E
3 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
144 mg
Manganese
3 mg
Phosphorus
332 mg
Selenium
25 mcg
Zinc
3 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment