Nankhatai Cookies (Indian Shortbread)

Name: Nankhatai Cookies (Indian Shortbread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup gram flour (besan); ½ cup fine semolina (sooji); ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ cup powdered sugar; ½ cup ghee (at room temperature (semi-solid, not melted)); ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 tablespoons pistachios (chopped, for garnish); ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:18min

Soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth, these Nankhatai cookies are a classic Indian shortbread cookie perfect for Diwali or any festive occasion. This eggless cookie recipe is simple to make and ideal for gifting, serving with chai, or adding to a tray of Indian sweets.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:23:29 GMT