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Naan Khatai 4-Ways (with and without oven)

A complete compilation of the classic Nan khatai and three more variations with some fusion of our own. To make it easy for you we have shown both with and without oven methods of baking. We are sure that you will love it. #HappyCookingToYou

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Ingredients:

Prepare Base Dough:

  • Icing sugar 1 Cup
  • Ghee 1 Cup
  • Maida (All-purpose flour) 1 Cup
  • Baisan (Gram flour) ¼ Cup
  • Baking powder 2 tsp
  • Sooji (Semolina) 2 tbs
  • Elaichi powder (Cardamom powder) 1 tsp

Pistachio Flavor:

  • Pista (Pistachio) 10-15
  • Green food color 1-2 drops
  • Ande ki zardi (Egg yolk) whisked as required
  • Pista (Pistachio)

Almond Flavor:

  • Badam (Almonds) roasted 8-10
  • Ande ki zardi (Egg yolk) whisked as required
  • Badam (Almonds) roasted

Coffee Flavor:

  • Instant coffee 1 & ½ tsp or to taste
  • Ande ki zardi (Egg yolk) whisked as required
  • Instant coffee
  • Cheeni (Sugar)

Ginger Flavor:

  • Adrak (Ginger) 1 inch piece
  • Ande ki zardi (Egg yolk) whisked as required
  • Adrak (Ginger)
  • Cheeni (Sugar)

Directions:

For Base Dough:

In bowl,add icing sugar and ghee,whisk well until fluffy & set aside.

In bowl,place sifter,add all-purpose flour,gram flour,baking powder,semolina and sift together.

Add cardamom powder and mix well.

Now add ghee+sugar mixture,mix well and knead until soft dough is formed.

Pistachio Flavor:

In dough,add pistachio and green food color,mix well and cover & refrigerate it for 15 minutes.

Take a mixture and makes 10-12 small balls.

On baking plate/tray,place butter paper and nan khatai balls,egg yolk wash and add pistachios on top.

In pot,add 1 pack of salt,place wire rack (2-3 inches high),cover and preheat on high flame for 15 minutes.

Place baking plate/tray,cover and bake on medium low flame for 15-20 minutes.

You can also bake in preheated oven at 180 C for 15-20 minutes.

Almond Flavor:

In dough,add almonds and mix well,cover and refrigerate it for 15 minutes.

Take a mixture and makes 10-12 small balls.

On baking plate/tray,place butter paper and nan khatai balls,egg yolk wash and place roasted almond on top.

In pot,add 1 pack of salt,place wire rack (2-3 inches high),cover and preheat on high flame for 15 minutes.

Place baking plate/tray,cover and bake on medium low flame for 15-20 minutes.

You can also bake in preheated oven at 180 C for 15-20 minutes.

Coffee Flavor:

In dough bowl,place sifter,add instant coffee and sift it,mix well and cover & refrigerate it for 15 minutes.

Take a mixture and makes 10-12 small balls.

On baking plate/tray,place butter paper and nan khatai balls,egg yolk wash and add instant coffee & sugar on top.

In pot,add 1 pack of salt,place wire rack (2-3 inches high),cover and preheat on high flame for 15 minutes.

Place baking plate/tray,cover and bake on medium low flame for 15-20 minutes.

You can also bake in preheated oven at 180 C for 15-20 minutes.

Ginger Flavor:

In dough,add grated ginger and mix well,cover & refrigerate it for 15 minutes.

Take a mixture and makes 10-12 small balls.

On baking plate/tray,place butter paper and nan khatai balls,egg yolk wash and add ginger & sugar on top.

In pot,add 1 pack of salt,place wire rack (2-3 inches high),cover and preheat on high flame for 15 minutes.

Place baking plate/tray,cover and bake on medium low flame for 15-20 minutes.

You can also bake in preheated oven at 180 C for 15-20 minutes.

Tips:

If the mixture become runny,you can add more all-purpose flour or you can freeze the mixture.

 

Recipe By: Kanwal Mohsin

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