- In a mixing bowl combine, flour, semolina, baking powder, cardamom powder, salt, sugar and mix. Add the melted ghee and form a smooth dough. Let the dough rest in the fridge. Meanwhile, preheat the oven or OTG at 160-degree Celcius. Line a baking tray with a parchment paper. Pinch a small lemon size portion of the dough and shape it into a round ball. Similarly, shape all the cookies. Arrange the cookies in the baking tray. Sprinkle chopped pistachio and saffron strands inside the cross on top. Bake cookies in a preheated oven for 20 – 25 minutes. Let Nankhatai cool on a wire rack before transferring to container. Serve Nankhatai with tea.