Pista barfi (Pistachio fudge)

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Pista barfi (Pistachio fudge) step by step instructions:

Pista barfi, as the name indicates, is made up of pista (pistachios) flavored with saffron and cardamom powder. The sweet is green in color and is very tasty. It is quick to make and of course healthy even. I have made this sweet using sugar. To make it healthier we can use dates or jaggery instead of sugar.

Do try this sweet and share your feedback!

Let us start cooking!!!

Ingredients:
Pistachios (Pista): ¼ cup (40 gms)
Sugar: 1/8 cup
Water: 1/8 cup less 1 tbsp
Cardamom: 2-3 (peeled and powdered)
Saffron: 2-3 (crushed)
Ghee: 1 tbsp

Method:
1. Grind the pista into a smooth powder.

2. Heat sugar and water in a non-stick pan. Let a boil come and thicken the sugar syrup just less than one thread consistency.

3. Add cardamom powder and saffron. Mix well.

4. Add the pistachio powder to the syrup and stir.

5. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes and then add ghee. Mix well.

6. After 3-4 minutes switch off the flame.
7. The mixture will be a bit runny. Keep stirring the mixture until it starts to tighten up.

8. When the mixture becomes warm enough to be handled by hands, take it out on a plate.
9. Knead for some more time. A dough will be formed.

10. Grease a plate and roll out this mixture with the help of a rolling pin keeping the thickness around ½ to ¾ cm.

11. Let it cool for few more minutes. Then make cut marks as per your choice.

12. Once completely cooled take out the pieces and store in an airtight container.
13. Yummy “Pista Barfi” is ready.

Tips:
1. Instead of grinding the pista to smooth powder, it can be kept coarse also. It gives the sweet a grainy texture which also tastes good.
2. If kept in the refrigerator, bring the pista to room temperature before grinding.
3. Keep the flame on low always.
4. The trick to soft and yummy mithai is that we have to knead the mixture continuously with our palms.
5. The mithai can be kept for 2-3 days outside (in cold weather) and can be refrigerated for many days.

See you soon with a new recipe till then Happy Cooking!!!