Nan Khatie, or Nankhatai, is a traditional Indian shortbread cookie that’s sweet, buttery, and infused with cardamom. Perfect with tea or as a dessert, these cookies are a delightful treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup gram flour (besan)
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup ghee (clarified butter) or unsalted butter, room temperature
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 2 tablespoons semolina (sooji/rava)
• A pinch of salt
• Chopped pistachios or almonds for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, gram flour, powdered sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cardamom powder, semolina, and salt.
3. Cream Ghee and Sugar: Beat ghee until light and fluffy.
4. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to ghee, mixing to form a soft, pliable dough.
5. Shape: Form small dough balls, flatten slightly, and place on baking sheet. Garnish with chopped nuts.
6. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until light golden brown. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
7. Enjoy: Store in an airtight container and enjoy within two weeks.