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Nankhatai

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In a mixing bowl, sieve a cup of All Purpose Flour, 1/2 cup of Chickpea flour, 2 tbsp + 1 tsp of Semolina, 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar, a tsp of Cardamom Powder, 1/4 tsp of Salt . Melt 1/2 cup of Butter in a microwave for few seconds until soft. Add the butter to the mixing bowl and mix well. Make lemon sized balls of the dough and flatten them slightly. Place them on a prepared pan (line a pan with parchment paper), make a slight indentation and place a slivered Almond or sliced Pistachio on it. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375F. Place a baking pan upside down and then place the prepared cookie pan on top of it. Bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool for few minutes before serving. 

Instantpot: Semiya Payasam

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Start the Instantpot on "Saute" and add a tsp of Ghee to the pot. Add 1/2 cup of Vermicelli and roast for 5 minutes. Press "Cancel" once the vermicelli is golden brown.  To the pot, add 1/ 2 cup chopped nuts (Cashews, Almonds, Walnuts and Pistachios), 1/4 cup of Sugar, a tbsp of Raisins,  3 cups of Milk, a tsp of Cardamom Powder and mix well.  Close the lid with the vent on "sealing position" and select "Porridge" mode and cook for 6 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally. Serve warm or cold.