Nankhatai

By: Kusum

Special Notes:
Puffed biscuits

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cup maida (all purpose flour)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tsp yogurt
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp elaichi (green cardamom) powder
10 pistachios (sliced)
10 almonds (sliced)

Directions:
Cream butter and sugar together till light and fluffy.
Add yogurt and soda, mix lightly.
Add flour and elaichi and form a soft dough.
Divide the mixture into 20 balls.
Smoothen and press each lightly between palms.
Place the nankhatai on a greased baking tray 2" apart.
Decorate each by placing nuts in the center.
Leave aside for 1/2 hour.
Bake in a pre-heated (225 deg. F) oven for 25 minutes or till firm and off-white in color.

Tips:
Use baking tray
30 minutes to prepare
Serves 20