Ghee Cookies ( Nan khatai)

This is a  very  simple recipe and easy to make.Children and adults  will love this any time

Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup icing sugar

1/2 cup ghee( melted at  room temperature )

A teaspoon powdered cardamom

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Preparation

In a bowl smoothly cream the ghee and the icing sugar.Mix together  the baking powder and the flour and add the cardamom powder.Mix gently till a crumbly dough forms.Remove the  dough from the bowl and knead it gently on a board .Leave the cookie dough  covered in plastic wrap for about 1/2 hour in the refrigerator.Remove from refrigerator and make little balls.Flatten  them slightly and place them in the baking tray and bake in a pre heated oven ,250 F for about 20 /25 minutes.

This recipe makes a dozen cookies.

I doubled the recipe since I was expecting guests at home.

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Remove from the oven and cool the cookies in a wire rack

I dusted the cookies with powdered sugar just before serving.

Storage tip:* Store in an airtight container in a cool place.Stays fresh for about 3-4 days. 

*Or wrap each cookie in aluminium foil ,place them in a sealed container before storing in the freezer(upto a month).

*Remove from freezer and leave it at room temperature before letting them melt into your mouth.

Spicy Noodles

You could make this for lunch or dinner or when you have guests at home.It's easy and economical.If you are preparing this dish for your guests ,you can  make an additional dish and make it more presentable.Increase the ingredients  if you plan to make for more than 2 persons. 

serving suggestion

Ingredients

150 grams noodles

1 tablespoon sliced cabbage

1 tbsp sliced capsicum

1 tbsp carrot ( julienne)

1 tbsp sliced onion 

10 ml oil

1 tbsp soya sauce

1 tbsp ginger ( julienne)

1/2 tbsp crushed garlic

1-2 tbsps chilly paste

Salt and pepper according to taste.

Method

Boil the noodles and drain the water.Set aside.Heat the oil in a wok.Add the onion and cook it till pale in colour.Then add the ginger and garlic.Mix in the chilly paste.Stir in the mixed vegetables and saute gently.Lastly add the noodles,salt,pepper and the soya sauce.Give it a good stir and serve it hot.

This can be served with  fresh  green salad and cooked  chicken.