HYDERABAD’S FAMOUS KARACHI BISCUIT VEGETARIAN TUTTI FRUTTI BISCUITS

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar (grind regular sugar)
• ½ tsp cardamom powder
• ½ tsp pineapple essence or rose essence
• 1 cup maida (all-purpose flour)
• ¼ cup custard powder
• 2–3 tbsp cashew powder
• ½ tsp baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• ½ cup tutti frutti
• A few chopped cashews

INSTRUCTIONS

• Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar for about 4–5 minutes.

• Add the pineapple (or rose) essence, cardamom powder, and orange zest.
• Add the remaining dry ingredients in batches and mix well.
• Fold in the tutti frutti and chopped cashews.

• Mix with a spatula.
• Bring the dough together using your hands.
• If the dough feels dry, add 2–3 tbsp milk.
• Roll the dough into a cylinder, then shape it into a rectangle.

• Wrap the dough in cling wrap and refrigerate for 2–3 hours.

• Remove from the refrigerator and cut into ¼-inch thick slices.

• Arrange the biscuit slices on a baking tray.

• Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for 12–15 minutes, or until the bottoms turn golden brown.

• Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
• Your famous Hyderabad Karachi Biscuits are ready to enjoy.