Name: Chocolate Nan Khatai | Eggless Chocolate Indian Shortbread Cookies recipe by Anshu Matta at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Maida (all purpose flour) - 1 1/4 cup; Cocoa powder - 1/4 cup; Semolina - 2 tablespoon; Powdered sugar - 1/2 cup; Ghee (clarified butter, semi-solid) - 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon; Milk - 1 to 2 tablespoon (just in case needed); Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon; Baking powder - 2 teaspoon; Pistachio powder (optional) - 2 to 3 teaspoon

ABOUT Chocolate Nan Khatai | Eggless Chocolate Indian Shortbread Cookies RECIPE

Looking for some ideas for home-made goodies to be gifted to friends and family this Diwali and Bhai Duj? Look no further as I bring for you the recipe of traditional yet contemporary Nan-Khatais that are incredibly delicious, super flaky and melt-in-mouth. I must say, this recipe is a keeper, do try it out and let me know how it turned out for you.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Maida (all purpose flour) - 1 1/4 cup
Cocoa powder - 1/4 cup
Semolina - 2 tablespoon
Powdered sugar - 1/2 cup
Ghee (clarified butter, semi-solid) - 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon
Milk - 1 to 2 tablespoon (just in case needed)
Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
Baking powder - 2 teaspoon
Pistachio powder (optional) - 2 to 3 teaspoon

Instructions

First cream ghee and sugar together using hand or electric mixer. Add vanilla extract and mix in well.
Next, sift maida, cocoa powder, semolina and baking powder.
Mix dry ingredients in wet ingredients and bring everything together to make a soft dough. Add little milk (in case dough seems to be crumbly) to bind the dough.
Rest it in fridge for 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile pre-heat the oven at 180 degrees C.
Make small lemon size balls of the dough, make a criss-cross mark on top of the balls using a knife. Sprinkle with some powdered pistachios and pop in the oven to bake for about 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, take out from oven and let them completely cool on a wire rack. Do not overcook, they would feel soft when just out of the oven but would firm up when cooled.
Store in air-tight container and enjoy as and when you wish to.

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