Pistachio Baskets

by Tarla Dalal

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A novel form of pista barfi with tasty filling.

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Pistachio Baskets recipe - How to make Pistachio Baskets

Dry Fruit Flavours

Preparation Time: 15 minutes. Cooking Time: 25 minutes. Total Time: 40 mins 15Makes 15 pieces.
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Ingredients

For the pistachio basket
250 gms pistachios
125 gms sugar

To be mixed into a filling
100 gms crumbled paneer
3 tbsp fresh cream
3 tbsp powdered sugar

Method

For the pistachio baskets

Put the pistachios into boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes.
Drain, remove the skin by rubbing on a piece of cloth and grind into a powder.
Mix the sugar in 4 to 5 tablespoons of water and boil in a broad vessel until 2 threads consistency is achieved.
Check the right consistency by dropping a few drops of syrup into cold water. It should form a soft ball when rolled between your fingers.
Add the pistachio powder, mix well and allow to cool.
Roll out the pistachio dough and press into desired moulds.
Store in a refrigerator.

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