Pista Barfi

By Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor

From Sanjeev Kapoor's Kitchen

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Method: Easy

Course:

Type: Indian

Key Ingredients:

Pista Barfi is a popular sweet recipe that can be prepared on festivals, occasions and even on usual days.

Top ways to prepare: These homemade delicacies are quite easy-to-make and are garnished with silver vark, if available..

Cooking Tips: 1. Use fresh nuts 2. Grind the pistachios properly 3. You can also use pistachio powder: 4. Use a non-stick pan 5. Roll the Katli thinly 6. Let the mixture cool before cutting.

Serving Suggestion : Garnish with silver varq and leave at room temperature till it sets. Cut into diamonds and serve..

Ingredients

Pistachio powder 2 cups
ghee 1½ tablespoons + for greasing
Sugar ¾ cup
Water
Milk ½ tablespoon
Liquid glucose 2 tablespoons
Silver varq for garnishing

Methods

Heat a non stick pan and add ¾ cup sugar in it.
Next add ¼ cup water and keep stirring till the sugar dissolves.
Once the sugar dissolves, add ½ tablespoon milk
Stir it well and discard the scum that rises to the surface.
Cook till the syrup thickens slightly.
Add liquid glucose and mix till well combined.
Add ghee and mix well.
Add pistachio powder, mix well till the mixture comes together to form a lump.
Transfer the mixture into a bowl and let it cool slightly. Apply ghee on your palms and knead the mixture slightly.
Spread this mixture on the barfi tray and spread evenly.
Apply some ghee on a rolling pin and roll on the surface to make it even.
Garnish with silver varq and let it set at room temperature.
Cut into diamonds, or your desired shape.
Arrange them on a serving platter and serve.