Nan Khatai with Almonds

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This Nan khatai recipe is so easy or quick.You can make it for your kids' school lunch box, or snacks. Enjoy this recipe and rate me its traditionally Pakistan .

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
40min
Nan Khatai with Almonds recipe

Ingredients

12 Servings
(1 serving = 1 piece)

Sweet and Soft

  • 1cup
    icing sugar
  • 1cup
    ghee
  • 1cup
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/4cup
    gram flour
  • 2tsp
    baking powder
  • 2tbsp
    semolina
  • 1tsp
    cardamom powder
  • 8piece
    roasted almonds

Garnishing

  • 1piece
    egg yolk, whisked
  • 8piece
    roasted almonds

How to make Nan Khatai with Almonds

For Dough

  1. In a bowl, add icing sugar and ghee. Whisk well until fluffy and set aside.

    Step 1.1: In a bowl, add icing sugar and ghee
  2. In another bowl, place a sifter and add all-purpose flour, gram flour, baking powder, and semolina. Sift together.

    Step 1.1: In another bowl, place a sifter and add all-purpose flour, gram flour, baking powder, and semolina
  3. Add cardamom powder and mix well.

    Step 1.1: Add cardamom powder and mix well
  4. Add the ghee and sugar mixture. Mix well and knead until a soft dough is formed.

    Step 1.1: Add the ghee and sugar mixture
  5. Add almonds to the dough and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Add almonds to the dough and mix well
  6. Take the mixture and make 10-12 small balls.

    Step 1.1: Take the mixture and make 10-12 small balls
  7. On a baking plate or tray, place butter paper and nan khatai balls. Apply egg yolk wash and place a roasted almond on top.

    Step 1.1: On a baking plate or tray, place butter paper and nan khatai balls
  8. Cover and preheat on high flame for 15 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Cover and preheat on high flame for 15 minutes
  9. Place the baking plate or tray, cover, and bake on medium-low flame for 15-20 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Place the baking plate or tray, cover, and bake on medium-low flame for 15-20 minutes
  10. You can also bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes.

    Step 1.1: You can also bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes

Tips & Tricks

  1. If the mixture becomes runny, you can add more all-purpose flour or freeze the mixture.

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I am not a professional chef, but I love cooking.