Crunchy Nankhatai: Try This Gujarati Recipe To Elevate Your Tea Time

By Garima Johar

July 27, 2026

The evening hour when your body craves a refreshing cup of tea or coffee is incomplete without a crunchy snack to dunk into the cup. Instead of the processed cookies, try this authentic nankhatai recipe.

Ingredients

1.25 cups maida 2 tablespoons sooji ½ cup sugar ½ cup ghee ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cardamom powder 2 teaspoons chopped nuts A few rose petals for garnishing

Step 1

Mix maida and sooji together. Set aside.

Step 2

Mix powdered sugar and ghee. Add cardamom powder and mix well.

Step 3

Add the flour and knead a smooth dough.

Step 4

Take small portions, roll them into balls and gently press them down with a fork.

Step 5

Top with chopped nuts and rose petals. Bake for about 15 minutes and serve.