Nan Khatai | Indian Biscuit

Recently our second bundle of joy has arrived on Nov 1st, 2011 and we named her as Harini. I was recovering and enjoying with my daughter & going through sleepless nights. Our elder daughter is very excited to play and enjoy with her. Will be updating my blog regularly whenever i find some time.  I thank all my readers for the support and encouragement.
I Wish all my readers, friends and my family a very Happy New Year 2012 !!!

Celebrating this new year with these yummy cookies and here is the recipe ....

Nan Khatai is an Indian biscuit (cookie) where Nan means 'Bread' and Khat means 'Six' main ingredients flour, sugar, butter or ghee, grain, cardamon and nuts. These cookies are very delicious and yummy ......
Cooking Time 45 min

Serves 8-10 Persons

Ingredients:

(Makes around 18-22 Biscuits)

Maida	1 Cup
Sugar	1/2 Cup
Butter (Unsalted)	1/2 Cup
Sooji	1/2 Tbsp
Cardamon Pwd	1/2 Tsp
Baking soda	1 Pinch
Salt	1 Pinch
Cashews (Sliced)	10-15
Almonds (Sliced)	10-15

Process:

• Take a wide bowl, cream the sugar, butter until it turns fluffy.
• After it turns fluffy add sooji, baking soda, salt & Cardomon pwd and mix well.
• Now add maida and sliced nuts little by little to make a smooth dough.
• Make small balls from the dough.
• Arrange the balls on a greased baking sheet and press them little on each ball.
• Bake them at 375 degrees for 10 min.
• Take out and let them cool completely in the same sheet.
• Now remove them & store into an air-tight container.