Curry Wise, Kitchen Foolish!: Nan Khatai

Nan khatai are Indian version of shortbread cookies. I remember my mom use to make it all the time when I was little, so when she forwarded me the recipe I had to give it a try. There are different versions of the nan khatai, this recipe is simple and easy to make, no fuss. Theses are perfect for an afternoon tea (chai).

Prep time: ~ 20 minutes
Makes: 30

Ingredients:

2.5 cups All Purpose Flour
1 cup margarine
1 cup powder sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup of soji
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp rose essence

For the decoration
orange food color

Method:

Using a hand blender mix margarine and sugar together. Then add an egg and blend. Once the mixture is smooth add rest of the ingredients and blend.

Once all the ingredients are uniformed, knead for few minutes. Then in a baking tray, make medium size balls (rolling evenly in your palm and slightly flattening).

For the decoration, take orange food color and add little bit of water-just enough to make a watery paste. Using your ring take a little bit of color and slightly press on top.

Preheat oven at 350, for approximately 15 minutes or until golden. Once done let it cool before storing.

That's it!