13/10/2026
1. Classic Nankhatai
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 12–15 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup gram flour
- ½ cup ghee, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Mix the softened ghee and powdered sugar until smooth.
3. Add all-purpose flour, gram flour, cardamom powder, and baking powder.
4. Mix gently to form a soft dough. Avoid kneading excessively.
5. Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into round cookies.
6. Place them on the prepared tray, leaving space between each cookie.
7. Bake for 15–20 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.
8. Cool completely on the tray before serving.
2. Pistachio Nankhatai
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 12–15 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup ghee, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup finely ground pistachios
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios for topping
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking tray.
2. Mix ghee and powdered sugar until creamy.
3. Add flour, ground pistachios, and cardamom powder.
4. Combine gently to form a soft dough.
5. Shape the dough into small round cookies.
6. Press chopped pistachios lightly onto the tops.
7. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
8. Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving.
3. Chocolate Nankhatai
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12–18 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 12–15 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup ghee, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking tray.
2. Mix the ghee and powdered sugar until smooth.
3. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the ghee mixture and combine gently.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips to form a soft dough.
6. Shape into small cookies and place them on the tray.
7. Bake for 12–18 minutes, checking that the bottoms do not burn.
8. Cool completely before serving, as the cookies firm up while cooling.
4. Coconut Nankhatai
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 12–15 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup desiccated coconut
- ½ cup ghee, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking tray.
2. Mix ghee and powdered sugar until smooth.
3. Add flour, desiccated coconut, cardamom powder, and baking powder.
4. Mix gently until a soft dough forms.
5. Shape the dough into small round cookies.
6. Arrange them on the tray with space between each cookie.
7. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden underneath.
8. Cool completely before serving.
5. Almond Nankhatai
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 12–15 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup finely ground almonds
- ½ cup ghee, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking tray.
2. Mix ghee and powdered sugar until creamy.
3. Add flour, ground almonds, and cardamom powder.
4. Mix gently to form a soft dough.
5. Shape into small round cookies.
6. Press a few almond slices onto each cookie.
7. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
8. Let the cookies cool completely before serving.
6. Saffron Cardamom Nankhatai
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 12–15 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup ghee, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- A few saffron strands
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios, optional
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking tray.
2. Soak the saffron strands in the milk for 5–10 minutes.
3. Mix ghee and powdered sugar until smooth.
4. Add flour, cardamom powder, baking powder, and saffron milk.
5. Mix gently until a soft dough forms.
6. Shape into small round cookies and garnish with pistachios if desired.
7. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
8. Cool completely before serving.