Naan Khatai

Naankhatai is a shortbread cookie from India. These are very light but sweet and just melts in the mouth. Traditionally made with clarified butter or “ghee”.

Naan Khatai

Ingredients(30-35 pieces)

• Maida – 2 cup
• Castor Sugar – 1 cup
• Ghee – ¾-1 cup (approx)
• Baking Soda – 1 tsp
• Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp
• Milk – 2 tbsp(if needed)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Dust two baking trays.
2. Mix maida, baking soda, castor sugar and cardamom powder well.
3. Add ghee and mix well to make a smooth and firm dough add milk if needed.
4. Divide the mixture into 30-35 equal parts. Roll each part into balls and then press a little. Keep them on prepared trays spacing about 3cm apart. Sprinkle little cardamom powder on top.
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden.
6. Cool on trays for 5 minutes then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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