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   Indian Vegetarian Recipes - Disserts
 
 
 
  Pistachio Dessert  
  (Pistachio balls flavoured with rosewater, saffron and cardamom)  
 
INGERIDENTS
Pistachio nuts 250 gms
Full-cream milk powder 250 gms
Sugar 450 gms
Water 850 ml.
Cardamom (with seeds crushed) 2
Rosewater 2 tblspn
Saffron strands a few
   
To decorate:  
Flaked almonds 25 gms
Fresh mint leaves a few
 
Pistachio Dessert, Pistachio balls flavoured with rosewater, saffron and cardamom
 
  METHOD  
 
STEP 1: Boil about 600 ml water in a saucepan. Remove the pan from the heat and soak the pistachios in it for about 5 minutes. Drain the pistachios thoroughly and peel the skins.
STEP 2: Grind the pistachios in a food processor.
STEP 3: Add the milk power to the ground pistachios and mix well.
STEP 4: To make the syrup, place the remaining 250 ml water and the sugar in a pan and heat gently. When the liquid begins to thicken, add the cardamom seeds, rosewater and saffron.
STEP 5: Add the syrup to the pistachio mixture and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring, until the misture thickens. Set the mixture aside and leave to cool.
STEP 6: Once cooled enough to handle, roll the mixture into balls.
STEP 7: Docorate with flaked almonds and fresh mint leaves. Allow it to set for a while before serving.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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