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आटे की खस्ता नान खताई | Naan Khatai | Homemade Cookies | Instant Biscuit Cooker & Oven | Kunal Kapur

Chef Kunal Kapur Desserts & Sweets 40 Mins 4 Servings 948.3K views Nov 30, 2025
Hindustan's original cookie, the OG Naan Khatai that too made with 100% atta. This recipe will scratch all your childhood memories and transport you to the nostaglic days. Super easy to make, we will bake it in oven and also the old kadhai method to cook it.

Ingredients & Measurements

Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.

Main Ingredients

  • Desi Ghee (घी) - ¾ cup
  • Sugar, powdered (पीसी हुई चीनी) - 1 cup
  • Whole wheat flour (आटा) - 1 cup
  • Gram flour (बेसन) - ½ cup
  • Salt (नमक) - a pinch
  • Semolina (सूजी) - 3 tbsp
  • Cardamom powder (इलाइची पाउडर) - 1 tsp
  • Baking Soda (बेकिंग सोडा) - ½ tsp
  • Baking Powder (बेकिंग पाउडर) - ½ tsp
  • Pistachio, chopped (पिस्ता) - handful

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

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Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip

For traditional Indian sweets and halwas, always roast nuts and aromatics in pure desi ghee over a gentle flame. If reducing milk for kheer or rabri, use a heavy-bottomed kadhai and scrape the sides regularly to develop rich, caramelized creaminess.

Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice

How long can I store leftover आटे की खस्ता नान खताई?

You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.

Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?

Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.

What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?

Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.