Wheat Nan Khatai (Eggless Tea Cookies)

Ingredients

• Wheat flour - 1 1/4 cup
• Semolina or rava - 1/2 cup
• Baking powder - 1 pinch
• Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
• Ghee - 1/2 cup
• Powdered sugar - 1/2 cup

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 150°C and grease a baking tray so it's ready when the cookies are shaped.
2. 2Combine wheat flour, semolina, baking powder and cardamom powder in a bowl, then sift the dry mixture to remove any lumps and to lighten the texture.
3. 3In a separate bowl, beat the powdered sugar and ghee together until the mixture becomes light and a little fluffy; this helps the cookies stay tender.
4. 4Add the sifted dry mix to the ghee and sugar, then knead gently until you have a soft, cohesive dough.
5. 5Divide the dough into small portions, roll each into a ball and press each ball slightly with the palm of your hand to flatten it into a cookie shape.
6. 6Arrange the shaped cookies on the prepared tray with a little space between them and bake for about 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown.
7. 7Remove the tray from the oven and let the cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely so they crisp up.
8. 8Optional: serve with a cup of masala chai for a classic pairing.