tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post1012133145813594570..comments2024-01-29T19:23:58.553-07:00Comments on Indian Food Rocks: Nankatai, it is!Indian Food Rockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13397829480472038159noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-50319557615500719562012-12-15T11:06:42.358-07:002012-12-15T11:06:42.358-07:00Manisha,How much does your cup hold 250ml or 180 m...Manisha,How much does your cup hold 250ml or 180 ml? Next time could you give measurements in grams for baking.It would be easy to recreate the recipe even for beginners.kanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01508909444218823601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-16938905838239111652009-10-30T23:41:34.255-06:002009-10-30T23:41:34.255-06:00I was born and brought up (for the most part) in B...I was born and brought up (for the most part) in Bombay and I've always called it Nankatai :)<br />I tried these out last night. At first I was confused whether to measure the solid or the molten ghee because when I made it according to the measurements it didn't all come together. So I added some more flour and besan till I could form a proper ball. After that it was smooth sailing. The nankatais turned out perfect!<br />Thanks for the recipe Manisha!<br /><br /> Oh I also added some ground pistachios and cashewnuts I has lying around and they added a really nice nutty flavor.Chaitalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753400449763347649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-17678044528844093752009-06-08T20:42:07.187-06:002009-06-08T20:42:07.187-06:00The recipe was perfect!!! Thanks. The only bit I w...The recipe was perfect!!! Thanks. The only bit I wld want your readers to know is that the dough does not coem all tgtr after its been mixed. But thats fine because I cld make teh balls without them cracking. Also, for all the ppl worrying abt the amount of ghee, I found I cld make the recipe with two tbsp of less ghee too. <br /><br />The nankatais turned out perfect though. Thanks a lot..<br /><br />JoZoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967584377914346145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-82306363375691739002009-04-08T15:48:00.000-06:002009-04-08T15:48:00.000-06:00cheeku, thanks for the feedback! I was planning to...<B>cheeku</B><I>, thanks for the feedback! I was planning to make nankatai as gifts for friends we were meeting while on vacation. But I got sucked into so much work that it was impossible to carve time to cook. <BR/><BR/>I don't like the ones with sooji either! I find them a little too gritty. I like the nutty flavor that besan adds to these nankatai. I am so glad you liked them! yay!</I>Indian Food Rockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397829480472038159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-9550624450155731262009-03-26T05:28:00.000-06:002009-03-26T05:28:00.000-06:00Manisha - I made them again and it seems that 100g...Manisha - I made them again and it seems that 100gms of store-bought ghee was just right for the recipe you provided. I weighed it before I melted it. <BR/><BR/>I spoke to my mum this morning and she suggested I add sooji. Well, I did and I did not like them as much! I told her so! Your combination of white flour and a little besan is just perfect - they are totally melt in the mouth. Thank you so much for such a sublime recipe!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03511260942121372940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-55246143515345558852009-03-05T00:17:00.000-07:002009-03-05T00:17:00.000-07:00cheeku, I will probably be making these again with...<B>cheeku</B><I>, I will probably be making these again within the next 3 weeks, so I will make sure I measure it in weight - which is a more accurate measure anyway - and post it here. Did you try melting the ghee before you measured it? Was it homemade ghee you used? Homemade ghee has a lot more water content than does store-bought ghee.</I>Indian Food Rockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397829480472038159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-86541995968156570632009-03-04T00:20:00.000-07:002009-03-04T00:20:00.000-07:00Hi, I'm from the UK and have a question about the ...Hi, I'm from the UK and have a question about the measurements. How much is 1.25 cup of ghee in grams?<BR/>I just tried to make them and while they tast fantastic, were too soft and crumbly, I think I may have used the wrong measurement of ghee.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03511260942121372940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1184052894406505442007-12-05T10:10:00.000-07:002007-12-05T10:10:00.000-07:00I came back to look at these again; yep, I agree w...I came back to look at these again; yep, I agree with you on the use of ghee. I have absolutely no intention of baking with a man-made shortening, as I am sure these cookies have been around longer than that. Viva Ghee! <BR/><BR/>Ok, I gotta go, I'm late as usual. I just really need a cookie right now. :-DPelicanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858951498917328458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-39271813127575007782007-11-28T17:51:00.000-07:002007-11-28T17:51:00.000-07:00Hi Manisha...these do look absolutely delicious......Hi Manisha...these do look absolutely delicious...& so perfectly made. I remember making these in school; maybe for home science. Were a big hit then too. Old memories came flooding in!! Someone wrote to me the other day asking for a traditional Indian cookie; when I mentioned nankhatai, they said their research said it had been brought from Afghanistan!! Fancy that...& all these years we made them as local cookies. Love yr write-up too. :0)Deeba PABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527333008494519621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-52890606560712149832007-11-27T07:15:00.000-07:002007-11-27T07:15:00.000-07:00Thanks for the submission to Eat Christmas Cookies...Thanks for the submission to Eat Christmas Cookies, Manisha! I'm so excited--I've never made a traditional Indian cookie before. They look lovely and must taste delicious.Susan from Food Bloggahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034518858688958369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-39611021590506898442007-11-14T22:59:00.000-07:002007-11-14T22:59:00.000-07:00These were the first things I tried when I first s...These were the first things I tried when I first started baking and they came out without any fuss. Thanks for trying out various proportions so we can enjoy the perfect one!Mirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676408925598600874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-88039939968992574492007-11-13T14:44:00.000-07:002007-11-13T14:44:00.000-07:00perfect nankatai!!! thats alovely diwali sweet...i...perfect nankatai!!! thats alovely diwali sweet...i used to eat them while in india..all shope brought ones......thanku for sharingremyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503084656557895403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-71837835453741919742007-11-13T01:33:00.000-07:002007-11-13T01:33:00.000-07:00heee gawd.... yes ma'am nakatai.... although i alw...heee gawd.... yes ma'am nakatai.... although i always heard it being pronounced as nankhatai ;D...anyway...my hubby's fav they are and will try them for his sake :)Rachnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12796760582582675972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-92073433328927966042007-11-12T18:58:00.000-07:002007-11-12T18:58:00.000-07:00Yummm! I got very nostalgic about my mum's naankha...Yummm! I got very nostalgic about my mum's naankhatais after reading this post ... they look the same but hers didn't have the spices and besan :):)<BR/>Looking forward to reading more yum posts on ur blog!Snehalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615120546811427220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-9969214931686199842007-11-12T16:54:00.000-07:002007-11-12T16:54:00.000-07:00Wow...these are a lot like "butter cookies" or "sh...Wow...these are a lot like "butter cookies" or "shortbread cookies" of the western world- very similar proportion of fat:flour:sugar...of course the ghee, besan and spicing is uniquely Desi...(yeah...I know you know all of this already) Ok..I'm reading the other comments now...hmmm...denser eh? Butter has that little bit of water that changes things slightly, so these must be quite crispy and fall-apart-y! Quite intriguing. Quite waistline-expanding little devils aren't they? I want one!!!<BR/><BR/>Have you ever added besan to chocolate-chip cookies?Pelicanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858951498917328458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-60402804431007276992007-11-12T12:55:00.000-07:002007-11-12T12:55:00.000-07:00Yours look just right as in just like the ones I h...Yours look just right as in just like the ones I have had. Never made them though, bought them and loved them. I always thought it is "kh"Bong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-23734750777998315532007-11-12T04:28:00.000-07:002007-11-12T04:28:00.000-07:00was away for couple of days and you posted many......was away for couple of days and you posted many...have to catch up with all your post...good to know you are doing nawrt..whatever..its fun!...hope there is a dec one too around the corner...well I am not going to comment on the name..as I find it hard right now to get the correct tone!..but they look great!Srivallihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03232972178979601709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-78662466423698012322007-11-11T23:14:00.000-07:002007-11-11T23:14:00.000-07:00Happy Diwali to you, too, Laavany!Vee, I can't wai...<EM>Happy Diwali to you, too, </EM><STRONG>Laavany</STRONG>!<BR/><BR/><STRONG>Vee</STRONG><EM>, I can't wait to see the round-up! And whether you survive what I am sure is a staggering number of entries!</EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>Bee</STRONG><EM>, jaada shanputti nahin karneka. Nahin to ek kaan ke niche lagayega, ha! Or I might just have to come over and putru some sense into dat tick skull of yours, men. </EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>Saju</STRONG><EM>, if there was a contest in this post, you would have won it!</EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>Rahin</STRONG><EM>, they're about as perfect as can be! try them!</EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>Kajal</STRONG><EM>, thank you!</EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>Cynthia</STRONG><EM>, everything is in a name when it comes to nankatai! All other things, I agree wholeheartedly. But this here cookie? It's a nankatai!</EM>Indian Food Rockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397829480472038159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-70471161009264307412007-11-11T19:11:00.000-07:002007-11-11T19:11:00.000-07:00I agree with Musical, what's in a name. They look ...I agree with Musical, what's in a name. They look gorgeous.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-82738936638838227732007-11-11T18:58:00.000-07:002007-11-11T18:58:00.000-07:00Delicious and mouth watering dish my dear. Great e...Delicious and mouth watering dish my dear. Great entry for JFI: Diwali event.:)))Kajalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12686852576611053533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-79492951952089880172007-11-11T17:44:00.000-07:002007-11-11T17:44:00.000-07:00wow manisha, the nankatais look perfect !wow manisha, the nankatais look perfect !Rahinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12323255817508063823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-11318526946437111972007-11-11T15:50:00.000-07:002007-11-11T15:50:00.000-07:00Great looking nanKatai!Great looking nanKatai!Sajuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01934900659079905108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-41234961322516876712007-11-11T15:03:00.000-07:002007-11-11T15:03:00.000-07:00those look fabulous. i remember making them in sch...those look fabulous. i remember making them in school as part of some assignment, but there was a store i used to visit to buy them. i don't like cookies, but nakatais are realy special. will try them when we have visitors over. their little girl will enjoy them. <BR/><BR/>i think i know why you call them 'nankatai'. it's a goan thing. like 'come for kana to my house, men.' lol.beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18128812845273224940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-30868921677478896852007-11-11T13:34:00.000-07:002007-11-11T13:34:00.000-07:00Finally, you got it right. I have been waiting 3 d...Finally, you got it right. I have been waiting 3 days for you to figure out the correct temperatures and the correct recipes. One more addition to my to do list!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for participating!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-86021726527989459912007-11-11T12:49:00.000-07:002007-11-11T12:49:00.000-07:00These look so good Manisha. Thanks for a great rec...These look so good Manisha. Thanks for a great recipe.. and best Diwali wishes.Laavanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778057550064849231noreply@blogger.com