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Nankhatai (Indian Cardamom Cookies Recipe)

Warm, buttery, and perfectly crumbly, these classic Indian cardamom cookies are impossible to resist. Bake a batch of nankhatai and turn your tea time into something truly special.
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Ingredients
  

1 cup unsalted butter or ghee

¾ cup powdered sugar

1½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup chickpea flour

¼ cup semolina

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp baking powder

1 tsp ground cardamom

2 tbsp milk (optional)

2 tbsp chopped pistachios or almonds

Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Cream butter or ghee with powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
    Mix all dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
    Gradually combine dry ingredients with the butter mixture to form a soft dough.
    Add milk if needed to bind the dough.
    Preheat oven to 170°C and line a baking tray.
    Shape dough into small balls and flatten slightly.
    Garnish with nuts and place on tray.
    Bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden at the base.
    Cool completely before serving.