Birthday Nankatais

1. 1

   Pour the melted ghee in a bowl.

2. 2

   Put the sugar in a mixer and grind it nicely.

3. 3

   Add the ground sugar to the ghee.

4. 4

   Mix with a spoon.

5. 5

   (DO NOT USE A BEATER).

6. 6

   Add the maida, pineapple essence and baking powder.

7. 7

   Mix well using YOUR HANDS AND ONLY YOUR HANDS (DO NOT USE A BEATER).

8. 8

   If the mixture is too hard, you may add a little melted ghee.

9. 9

   Tip: The mixture should be a little looser than that of wheat flour, oil, salt and water (roti/chappati mixture).

10. 10

    Make small round balls (nankatais') out of the mixture.

11. 11

    Garnish each of these with 2 slices of almonds.

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    Put in a greased baking tray, keeping 2 inches apart.

13. 13

    Bake for 17 minutes 2 seconds at 180 degrees celcius.

14. 14

    Remove from oven once the nankatais' turn light whitish- pink in colour (They should in no way be allowed to turn golden brown).

15. 15

    Allow to cool for sometime on another plate.

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    Once they cool down, keep in an airtight container.

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    Serve after 24 hours for better taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.