SWEETS- Pista, Cashew Burfi

PISTA BARFI


Cooking Time : 20 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.

Makes approx. 1 1/4 cups.

Ingredients

1 cup (100 grams) pistachios
1/2 cup (50 grams) sugar
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
a few drops of green food colouring (optional)

Method


1. Soak the pistachios in warm water for about 30 minutes.


2. Drain all the water, peel the pistachios and blend them to a fine paste in a food processor. Keep aside.


3. Dissolve the sugar in 1/2 cup of water and prepare a syrup of one string consistency.


4. Add the pista paste, cardamom powder and green colour and cook over a slow flame, stirring continuously till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan (approx. 5 to 7 minutes).


5. Transfer to a plate and cool slightly. Keep aside.


6. Use as required.


CASHEW BARFI


Cooking Time : 20 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.

Makes 1 1/4 cups.

Ingredients

1 cup (100 grams) cashewnuts, broken
1/2 cup (50 grams) sugar
1/4 teaspoon canned powder

Method


1. Soak the cashewnuts in warm water for about 30 minutes and wash them 2 to 3 times.


2. Drain all the water out and blend the cashewnuts to a fine paste. Keep aside.


3. Dissolve the sugar in 1/2 cup of water and prepare a syrup of one string consistency.


4. Add the cashew paste and cook over a medium flame, stirring continuously till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan (approx. 5 to 7 minutes).


5. Transfer to a plate and cool slightly. Keep aside.