Rose flavoured Nankhatai with candied Rose Petals

I had posted the recipe of Nankhatai a couple of years back.That was a plain,Cardamon flavoured recipe with a delicious melt in the mouth texture.This is a new and innovative recipe which requires no extra preparation except you make candied Rose petals at home with absolutely no extra effort.I had posted the recipe for Candied Rose Petals in the post before this.Here is the link for the same :

Candied Rose Petals (Eggless)

This week being Valentine Week and the theme for the 131st FoodieMondayBloghop was Valentine Rose with Rose themed recipes.So I decided to make Nankhatai with the candied Rose Petals.

You can use Vanaspati instead of ghee but you will not get the same taste like what ghee lends to the Nankhatai!I used Cow Ghee for more benefits!

Preparation Time : 30 minutes

Makes : 12 – 14 Nankhatai

INGREDIENTS

1 cup all purpose flour (maida)

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 cup ghee/vanaspati

A pinch of salt

3 tbsp Candied Rose Petals (See recipe link above)

1/2 tsp baking soda

3- 4 drops Rose Essence

3 – 4 Green Cardamom (Choti Elaichi)

METHOD

Preheat oven to 190°C.

Peel the Cardamom pods and take out the black seeds.Add them with the sugar in a Coffee grinder and blitz to make a fine Cardamom scented sugar powder.

Add the ghee and sugar in a bowl and cream with a hand blender till pale and fluffy.Add the essence and Candied Rose Petals.Sift the flour and baking soda into this mixture and bind with hands till everything comes together.

Divide the mixture into small balls and place on a cookie sheet or baking tray lined with Parchment Paper.Bake till the surface forms cracks.As soon as the cracks form remove from the oven.

The Nankhatai would be very delicate at this stage so with the help of a pancake turner or a flat spatula transfer them to a cooling rack.

Cool to room temperature by which they would have become firm and with a melt in the mouth texture!

Store in airtight containers and serve with love to your sweetheart!

Served with Strawberry and Mint Tea…..

The Nankhatai…

The lovely Candied Rose Petals embedded inside and give their own delicious taste….

Happy Valentine’s Day folks!Stay blessed!

15 thoughts on “Rose flavoured Nankhatai with candied Rose Petals”

The Girl Next Door says:

February 12, 2018 at 10:21 pm

They look lovely! 🙂

- Amrita says:
  
  February 13, 2018 at 12:23 pm
  
  Thanks so much Priya..:)
  
Batter Up With Sujata says:

February 12, 2018 at 10:27 pm

Rose flavoured nankhatai looks awesome Amrita. Can feel the taste and flavour.

- Amrita says:
  
  February 13, 2018 at 12:25 pm
  
  Thanks dear.. the Roses speak for themselves!In both taste and aroma!
  
  - Batter Up With Sujata says:
    
    February 13, 2018 at 1:28 pm
    
    Absolutely right. Can feel the taste and aroma 😍
    
afoodiehousewife says:

February 13, 2018 at 12:41 am

There was once a time when I used to polish off half a dabba of nan-khatai in one go! My mum had to literally hide them from me. You reminded me of those days and these scrumptious treats with candied roses are making me want to go back to being a NK addict! So delicious!

- Amrita says:
  
  February 13, 2018 at 12:32 pm
  
  Thanks so much Mallika!I was also introduced to Nankhatai when I was a child and could not stop eating them!Which is why this is a sure shot way to preserve childhood memories!
  
poonampagar says:

February 13, 2018 at 9:11 am

Nankhatai is my family favourite Amrita..and you are right ..cow ghee lends a perfect texture and flavor to Nankhatai. Rose flavored Nankhatai sounds so flavorful..would love to give it a try !

- Amrita says:
  
  February 13, 2018 at 12:33 pm
  
  Its worth a try dear!The roses will freshen your mouth!
  
Vidya Narayan says:

February 14, 2018 at 3:15 pm

They look gorgeous! The inclusion of rose petals are lovely and so apt for Valentines. I agree on the part of using cow ghee .. lends so much flavour to the cookies and I bet it is too difficult to stop at one.

- Amrita says:
  
  February 14, 2018 at 10:54 pm
  
  You are so true!I never opt for buffalo milk/ghee.They have a ton of fat and though delicious and rich cannot be had everyday dear!Cow’s milk and ghee are the best bet on nutrition!
  
firsttimercook says:

February 16, 2018 at 4:34 pm

Its a wow share Amrita, love this flavor crunchies

- Amrita says:
  
  February 18, 2018 at 2:50 pm
  
  Thanks Sasmita they are really crunchy and delicious and perfect for tea times!
  
kritisinghal2403 says:

February 26, 2018 at 8:38 pm

What a beautiful share 🙂

- Amrita says:
  
  February 27, 2018 at 4:54 pm
  
  Thanks dear Kriti!