Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Naankhatai / Butter Cookies



               Naankhatai is a famous traditional recipe. Below is my version of naankhatai. Very simple to make. Enjoy at your teatime.






Ingredients:
  • Unsalted Butter - 200 gm (@ Room Temperature)
  • Sugar 175 gm
  • Maida 200 - 225 gm
  • Cardamom Powder - 1 tsp
  • Nutmeg powder - a pinch
  • Chopped Dry fruits (Almonds & Pistachios)/tooti frooti for garnishing
Method:
  • Whisk Butter in a bowl (The butter should be soft & not melted)
  • Add sugar to it & Whisk it till foam is formed
  • Add cardamom powder. Whisk it again for few seconds.
  • Add Maida & mix it well with your hands till a soft dough is formed.
  • Now divide it into 24 equal parts.
  • Make a small ball out of each part. Flatten it a bit. Place on a oven tray. Do the same with each part.
  • Garnish it with dry fruits/tooti frooti
  • Place the tray in preheated oven (200 deg C) for 10-12 mins
  • Once you see the cookies startng to brown, remove them. Let them cool & store it in a airtight container. Enjoy at teatime !!
Tips:
  • Add Maida in batches. & mix the batter until a soft dough is formed.
  • Timing for baking the naankhatai may vary. Bake it until it turns golden color on the top. Remove it immediately or else it will get dark soon.
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