Birthday Nankatais

Celebrate special moments with these delightful Birthday Nankatais, a festive twist on the classic Indian shortbread cookie! Perfectly crumbly and infused with the warm aroma of cardamom, these cookies are made with a mix of all-purpose flour and gram flour (besan), giving them a unique texture and flavor. Melted ghee adds richness, while a sprinkling of rainbow sprinkles turns them into a cheerful treat for any birthday or celebration. Easy to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time and baked to golden perfection in under 20 minutes, these nankatais are as fun to make as they are to eat. Serve them with tea, coffee, or milk, and let their buttery goodness bring joy to your gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 150 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Gram flour (besan)
• 100 grams Powdered sugar
• 120 ml Ghee (clarified butter), melted
• 1 tablespoon Milk
• 0.5 teaspoons Cardamom powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 pinch Salt
• 2 tablespoons Rainbow sprinkles
• 1 tablespoon Slivered almonds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, gram flour, powdered sugar, cardamom powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

Step 3

Gradually add the melted ghee to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft, crumbly dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add 1 tablespoon of milk to bring it together.

Step 4

Divide the dough into 20 equal portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball. If desired, place a slivered almond on top of some of the nankatais for added texture.

Step 5

Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking tray, leaving a small gap between each one. Gently press the center of each cookie to slightly flatten it.

Step 6

Sprinkle rainbow sprinkles over the cookies for a festive touch, pressing them gently into the dough so they stick.

Step 7

Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are light golden. Be careful not to overbake, as nankatais should remain soft and crumbly.

Step 8

Remove the tray from the oven and allow the nankatais to cool completely on the tray. They will firm up as they cool.

Step 9

Serve your Birthday Nankatais with tea, coffee, or milk, and enjoy the celebration!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	124.1 grams (124.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	439

Total Fat 3.80g	5%
Saturated Fat 0.40g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 232mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 103.10g	37%
Dietary Fiber 0.80g	3%
Total Sugars 98.80g
Protein 2.00g	4%

Vitamin D 7IU	33%
Calcium 38mg	3%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 75mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.5%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 90.7%