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By: Savita ShekhawatJun 3, 2026
Creamy Homemade Mango Ice Cream Recipe
Make rich and creamy Mango Ice Cream at home with fresh mangoes, cream, and sugar. Easy no-machine recipe perfect for summer desserts.
🕒 490 mins
Learn how to make crispy bakery-style biscuits at home without an oven. Easy kadai biscuit recipe with maida, besan, ghee, and cardamom.
Learn how to make melt-in-the-mouth, bakery-style crispy biscuits at home without an oven! Made with a perfect blend of all-purpose flour (maida), gram flour (besan), and pure ghee, these eggless cookies are baked to perfection in a simple kitchen kadai. They make the ultimate companion for your evening cup of masala chai.
Check off ingredients as you gather them.
Sift the all-purpose flour (maida), gram flour (besan), and baking soda together using a fine sieve into a large mixing bowl.
Add the powdered sugar and cardamom powder to the sifted flour mixture and mix well.
Gradually add ghee, a little at a time, and gently combine the ingredients with light hands to form a soft, smooth dough. Do not over-knead. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
While the dough is resting, prepare your homemade oven. Place a heavy-bottomed kadai on the stove, spread a layer of salt at the bottom, and place a wire stand in the center. Cover with a tight lid and preheat on low heat for 10 minutes.
Divide the rested dough into small, equal-sized portions. Roll them into smooth balls and flatten them gently between your palms to shape the biscuits. Press a few chironji seeds on top of each biscuit for decoration.
Grease a steel plate or baking tin with a little ghee. Arrange the shaped biscuits on the plate, leaving some space between them as they will expand while baking.
Carefully place the plate on the stand inside the preheated kadai. Cover tightly with a deep lid or vessel to trap the heat.
Bake on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes. Check occasionally to ensure they do not burn. Once they turn light golden and look crispy, carefully remove the plate.
Let the biscuits cool completely on a wire rack. They will become crispier as they cool. Store in an airtight container.
These traditional homemade Bakery-Style Biscuits are crisp on the outside, light inside, and flavored with aromatic cardamom. Resting the dough and baking slowly on low heat are the secrets to achieving a classic bakery texture. Once cooled completely, the biscuits become even crispier and are perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
Avoid over-kneading the dough, as it can make the biscuits dense instead of flaky. Always preheat the kadai before baking and maintain a low flame throughout for even cooking. Let the biscuits cool completely before storing them in an airtight container to preserve their crispness for several days.
Yes, you can substitute all-purpose flour (maida) and gram flour (besan) with whole wheat flour (atta) and semolina (suji/rava) for a healthier alternative.
This usually happens if the ghee is too warm or melted, or if the dough is too soft. If your kitchen is warm, chill the shaped biscuits in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before baking.
Once completely cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh and crispy for up to 2-3 weeks.
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Born into the traditional food culture of Haryana and married into the rich cultural heritage of Shekhawati, Savita Shekhawat shares generations-old family recipes, hand-ground spice traditions, and home-tested cooking methods with modern kitchens.
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