tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post1717937432861665395..comments2024-03-10T01:15:36.217-08:00Comments on Fun and Food Blog: Almond Cookies (Eggless Nankhatai)Mansihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-67445638225907161552008-08-10T16:01:00.000-07:002008-08-10T16:01:00.000-07:00hi there, just like any other cookie dough, this o...hi there, just like any other cookie dough, this one does not need water or milk as it uses butter, either melted or at room temperature. using liquid will give a pastry dough, while here we need something harder. however, if you think its too hard to mold, disslove the milk powder in 3 tbsp milk...that should make the dough a little softer.<BR/><BR/>hope this helps! thanks for trying out my recipe:)Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-66853570802140715352008-08-09T17:58:00.000-07:002008-08-09T17:58:00.000-07:00The dough was dry, so I added water to make it bin...The dough was dry, so I added water to make it bind and be more of a cookie dough. I believe this recipe is missing liquid content, as there is no way the dough is going to turn out like a cookie dough without water/milk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-17636255358882281682008-04-19T13:08:00.000-07:002008-04-19T13:08:00.000-07:00r - yes, i think you can surely use wheat flour, b...r - yes, i think you can surely use wheat flour, but the cookies will be a little harder as maida has more richness, and hence gives a softer texture to the cookies. also, as wheat is darker, the cookies will look a little browner in color...unless you have a health reason for using wheat flour only, I'd say take at least half wheat and half maida so you get a little of both the worlds:) do come back to tell us how they come out!Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-59943871902325641002008-04-19T09:59:00.000-07:002008-04-19T09:59:00.000-07:00Hi!I just wanted to ask if we could use whole whea...Hi!<BR/>I just wanted to ask if we could use whole wheat flour instead of maida?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16518443582814463333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-47416974649646652202008-01-10T10:45:00.000-08:002008-01-10T10:45:00.000-08:00These look mouthwatering! I guess they're a little...These look mouthwatering! I guess they're a little like English shortbread cookies. I love the idea of the almond flavouring in them, and the nuts on top would be a great texture contrast. Thanks for a great recipe.hannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701223840656689171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-85752103045497500822007-12-30T10:15:00.000-08:002007-12-30T10:15:00.000-08:00hi there, yes, if you use butter, then don't melt ...hi there, yes, if you use butter, then don't melt it, but if you use ghee, you should warm it just a little, not too liquid, but soft enough so it can mix with the flour and create the fluff. I'd still urge you to use butter as that gives a better texture and softness to cookies than ghee...<BR/><BR/>try using 1/2 cup milk instead of milk powder and see..someitmes the powder can be a little old which makes the cookies dry! hope this helps:)Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-47768711513678039982007-12-30T04:03:00.000-08:002007-12-30T04:03:00.000-08:00Hi Mansi!I tried your recipe.The mixture was too d...Hi Mansi!I tried your recipe.The mixture was too dry,so I added 1/4 cup more ghee to make it soft.Most of the cookies were cracked.But the taste was great...Just want to know that the ghee should be melted or at room temperature?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-78948015929875908772007-11-20T11:44:00.000-08:002007-11-20T11:44:00.000-08:00hey welcome - yes, it is 2 tablespoons...I used mo...hey welcome - yes, it is 2 tablespoons...I used more baking powder because this recipe doesn't have eggs. so needs it to make it fluff a bit...<BR/><BR/>Alternately, you can increase butter from 1/2 cup to 1 cup, and use 1 tbsp baking powder to get a more softer cookie...<BR/><BR/>Hope this helps! let me know how it goes!Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-73225850225207827482007-11-20T11:26:00.000-08:002007-11-20T11:26:00.000-08:00Hi Mansi Pls confirm if it is 2 tea spoons or tabl...Hi Mansi Pls confirm if it is 2 tea spoons or table spoons of baking powder? It says 2 tbsp which means table i'm guessing if it were tea spoon u would write 2 tsp is'nt it? Awating ur reply.. thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-61835549447589937072007-10-18T16:56:00.000-07:002007-10-18T16:56:00.000-07:00Ketki, I'm happy you tried it and were not disappo...Ketki, I'm happy you tried it and were not disappointed:)<BR/><BR/>for cookies, the dough is little hard and crumbly, all softness comes from the whipping of butter and sugar..its like "bhakhri no lot", if you know what I mean:)but adding milk was a nice trick! I'll try to post the dough pick next time:D..meanwhile, here's a nice link with pics for each stage<BR/>http://www.maxlent.com/Food/choccookie.htmMansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-34358886403766199622007-10-18T16:40:00.000-07:002007-10-18T16:40:00.000-07:00Hi Mansi..I tried this recipe yesterday..they came...Hi Mansi..<BR/>I tried this recipe yesterday..they came out pretty well..! I wanted to ask you how the dough should look like..coz mine was too dry..so I added some milk to make it a little wet..and then made the cookies..<BR/>Please let me know..or still better just post a pic of the dough when you make these next time..:-)<BR/>KetkiKetkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15299239018731334919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-29658682373998446252007-10-03T20:09:00.000-07:002007-10-03T20:09:00.000-07:00Anonymous - it doesn't matter what your cup size i...Anonymous - it doesn't matter what your cup size is, as long as you use the same cup for measuring all ingredients. but yes, a 240ml cup should work just fine, and that will make approx. 20 medium sized cookies I think...<BR/><BR/>Hope this helps!:)Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-36913319775216740732007-10-03T19:43:00.000-07:002007-10-03T19:43:00.000-07:00how many gms is a cup measure?... is it a standard...how many gms is a cup measure?... is it a standard cup(ie 240 ml cup)?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-84750565293819491612007-09-28T16:09:00.000-07:002007-09-28T16:09:00.000-07:00hey mansi, I tried your recipe and the cookies cam...hey mansi, I tried your recipe and the cookies came out great!! thanks so much for sharing this!! the almond flavour added so much to the taste:)<BR/><BR/>-AnjaliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-58996825599760263582007-09-27T14:29:00.000-07:002007-09-27T14:29:00.000-07:00Lovely Mansi almonds are a favourite of mine. Yumm...Lovely Mansi almonds are a favourite of mine. Yummy. :)Chef Jeenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16649018732887774182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-1969773413695082072007-09-27T06:56:00.000-07:002007-09-27T06:56:00.000-07:00Nice recipe. Almond must have added the crunchynes...Nice recipe. Almond must have added the crunchyness to cookies.Pooja Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03472059599336477013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-36927210586782167362007-09-27T05:59:00.000-07:002007-09-27T05:59:00.000-07:00Was looking for such recipe on Nan khatai...got bo...Was looking for such recipe on Nan khatai...got bored eating the one we get from Indian groceries<BR/>They look so soft n melty!Padmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130494650068119152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-83401581040333438432007-09-27T05:49:00.000-07:002007-09-27T05:49:00.000-07:00Calories, smalories!! Eat a few and be happy!:))Lo...Calories, smalories!! Eat a few and be happy!:))<BR/>Looks great!FHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-82197148658662546102007-09-27T04:29:00.000-07:002007-09-27T04:29:00.000-07:00ooh! mansi..i love nankhatais they are soo light.....ooh! mansi..i love nankhatais they are soo light..it is dangerous for me to be around them!!Rajithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687505337772793643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-44425326498628166552007-09-26T20:05:00.000-07:002007-09-26T20:05:00.000-07:00Sharmi, I know wht you mean!! we are ahving a huge...Sharmi, I know wht you mean!! we are ahving a huge calorie intake thse days (our parents are here:)) and I really have to start a strict diet once they leave!!:)Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-59196450643968786702007-09-26T19:14:00.000-07:002007-09-26T19:14:00.000-07:00I am planning to make this from a long long time b...I am planning to make this from a long long time but lil scared about adding the butter and ghee part. lot of cals. but going to try this when my parents are around.Sharmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269369149098453324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-63833367152707013312007-09-26T18:56:00.000-07:002007-09-26T18:56:00.000-07:00Lovely, the almond seems to add a crunchy touch.Lovely, the almond seems to add a crunchy touch.Crishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706661155233532786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-61671494007724238712007-09-26T18:12:00.000-07:002007-09-26T18:12:00.000-07:00I've had these and they are nice :)I've had these and they are nice :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-49307586058708917802007-09-26T14:51:00.000-07:002007-09-26T14:51:00.000-07:00waah, India ki yaad aa gayi...brilliantly simple a...waah, India ki yaad aa gayi...brilliantly simple and sweet:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-60965503165870814412007-09-26T13:05:00.000-07:002007-09-26T13:05:00.000-07:00With the almond on top, they look quite pretty.With the almond on top, they look quite pretty.KellytheCulinarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157742508302761756noreply@blogger.com