Episode 17 - Nankatai

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, cream together ghee and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add cardamom powder, vanilla extract, and rose water to the creamed mixture and mix well.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

If the dough is too dry, add a little milk to bring it together.

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly.

Place the cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Garnish each cookie with a piece of pistachio or almond on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.

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Dietary

Allergens