Make Nankhatai And Pair The Gujarati Munchies With Chai

By Garima Johar

June 3, 2025

The traditional Gujarati munchies, nankhatai, are melt-in-mouth cookies that you can easily make at home. Be it to pair with your tea or a quick post-meal treat, nankhatai is perfect for all occasions.

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 make 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 binge.