Nan Khatai
Nan Khatai

Melt-in-the-mouth Nan Khatai made with maida, besan, cardamom and a rich, buttery dough for an irresistible traditional treat.
Air-fried in the Kenstar Air Fryer until lightly golden and crisp, perfect with a hot cup of tea.

Cooking Time

15-16 mins

Preparation Time

20 mins

Total Time

35 mins

Ingredients

Serves 4

40g (⅓ cup) maida.
25g besan.
40g (½ cup + 2 tbsp) icing sugar.
65g Vanaspati/Dalda.
2 pinch baking powder.
1 pinch baking soda.
½ tsp elaichi (Cardamom) powder.
Recipe Instructions
01
Cream the Dalda & Sugar

Beat dalda and sugar with an electric beater till it becomes creamy and the sugar disperses uniformly.

02
Sieve the Dry Ingredients

Sieve together maida, besan, elaichi (Cardamom) powder, baking powder and baking soda.

03
Prepare the Dough

Collect the creamed mixture using scrapers and pour the entire maida mixture into the creamed mixture. Fold the maida mixture with fingers but do not knead.

04
Shape the Nan Khatai

Make small balls (approx. 12–13g) from the dough and keep them on a baking tray.

05
Air Fry the Nan Khatai

Pre-heat Air Fryer for 5 minutes. Arrange the baking tray in the fry basket and close it properly. Keep Air Fryer at 140°C for 15–16 minutes.

06
Cool & Store

Remove the Nan Khatai from Air Fryer and cool on the same tray for 25–30 minutes. Remove from the tray and store in an airtight container.

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