Pista Naan Khatai without oven Recipe By Food Fusion

Food Fusion offers a delightful Naan Khatai recipe that can be prepared without an oven. While the original recipe focuses on traditional flavors, you can easily incorporate pistachios to create Pista Naan Khatai.

**Ingredients:**

- **All-purpose flour (Maida):** 1 cup
- **Gram flour (Besan):** ½ cup
- **Semolina (Sooji):** 2 tablespoons
- **Powdered sugar:** ½ cup
- **Ghee (Clarified butter):** ½ cup
- **Baking powder:** ½ teaspoon
- **Cardamom powder:** ½ teaspoon
- **Pistachios (Pista), chopped:** 2 tablespoons

**Instructions:**

1. **Prepare the Dough:**
- In a mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, gram flour, semolina, baking powder, and cardamom powder.
- Add powdered sugar and mix well.
- Pour in melted ghee and knead to form a smooth dough. If the dough feels dry, add a little more ghee.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

2. **Shape the Naan Khatai:**
- Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into small balls.
- Flatten each ball slightly and place them on a plate.

3. **Prepare for Stovetop Baking:**
- Place a large, heavy-bottomed pan or pot on medium heat.
- Spread a layer of salt at the bottom and place a stand or rack over it. Cover and preheat for 10 minutes.

4. **Bake Without Oven:**
- Place the prepared Naan Khatai on a plate or tray that fits inside the preheated pot.
- Carefully place the tray on the stand inside the pot.
- Cover the pot and bake on low-medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until the Naan Khatai turns golden brown.

5. **Cool and Serve:**
- Once baked, remove the Naan Khatai from the pot and let them cool completely.
- Serve with tea or as a sweet treat.

For a visual guide, you can watch Food Fusion's video on making Naan Khatai without an oven:

By following this method and adding pistachios, you can enjoy delicious Pista Naan Khatai without the need for an oven.