Pista Halwa is a rich and delicious Indian dessert made with pistachios, sugar, and ghee. It's a perfect treat for festive occasions and celebrations.
Ingredients
- 200gpistachios
- 100gghee
- 200gsugar
- 1/2cupwater
- 1/2tspcardamom powder
How to make Pista Halwa
Soak the pistachios in water for 4-5 hours. After soaking, peel the skin and grind the pistachios into a smooth paste using a little water.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the ghee on medium flame. Add the pistachio paste and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously to avoid sticking to the pan.
In another pan, prepare sugar syrup by boiling the sugar with water. Cook until the sugar dissolves completely and the syrup reaches a one-string consistency.
Slowly pour the sugar syrup into the cooked pistachio paste, stirring continuously to mix well. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the halwa thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
Add the cardamom powder and mix well. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Grease a plate or tray with ghee and transfer the pista halwa onto it. Spread it evenly and let it cool for a few minutes.
Garnish with chopped pistachios and press them gently into the halwa. Allow the halwa to set for 1-2 hours before cutting it into desired shapes.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure to stir continuously while cooking the pistachio paste to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
Allow the halwa to cool completely before cutting it into pieces for clean and neat shapes.
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