A delightful fusion of rich, nutty goodness and warm spices—baked or air-fried to perfection. Perfect for a nourishing snack or a sweet treat with your chai! #araywahh #happycookingtoyou #foodfusion
Ingredients:
-Ghee (Clarified butter) 3-4 tbs
-Gond (Edible gum) 2-3 tbs
-Sunflower seeds ¼ Cup
-Pumkin seeds roughly chopped ¼ Cup
-Badam (Almonds) chopped ¼ Cup
-Kaju (Cashew nuts) chopped ¼ Cup
-Khopra (Desiccated coconut) ½ Cup
-Makhan (Butter) salted 150g
-Sugar powdered 100g
-Maida (All-purpose flour) sifted 1 Cup
-Chakki ka Atta (Whole wheat flour) ½ Cup
-Elaichi powder (Cardamom powder) ½ tsp
-Mixed nuts sliced
Directions:
-In a frying pan,add clarified butter & let it melt.
-Add edible gum,mix well & fry on low flame until it puffs up (keep stirring in between) & set aside.
-In the same frying pan,add sunflower seeds,pumpkin seeds & fry on medium flame for 1-2 minutes & take out in the same bowl.
-In the same frying pan,add almonds,cashew nuts & fry for 1-2 minutes & take out in the same bowl.
-In a bowl,add desiccated coconut & mix well,crush puffed edible gum with your hands & set aside.
-In a bowl,add butter & beat well.
-Add sugar & beat well until creamy.
-Add all-purpose flour,wheat flour,cardamom powder,nuts mixture & fold well with spatula than mix well & gather until soft dough is formed.
-Take a small dough (50g),make a ball & press gently to make a cookie shape & press the cookies on mixed nuts from one side (makes 15).
Option # 1: Baking
-Place cookies on baking tray lined with baking paper.
-Bake in preheated oven at 160C for 25 minutes (both grills on).
Option # 2: Pot Baking
-In a pot,place steam stand/wire rack,cover & preheat on medium flame for 10 minutes.
-Place baking paper,cookies & pot bake on low flame for 18-20 minutes.
-Let them cool on grill rack.
-Can be stored in an airtight jar for up to 10 days on shelf.
