kaju pista roll recipe | kaju roll recipe with detailed photo and video recipe. basically an indian dessert recipe prepared from powdered cashew powder and pistachios powder. it is indian sweet delicacy prepared especially during festival seasons especially diwali and navaratri.
this is my second attempt of preparing the kaju pista roll, as my first attempt wasn’t that great. last time when i prepared this recipe, it was a chilly winter here in australia. because of the chilly whether, the sugar syrup crystallizes rapidly. after achieving single thread consistency, i was bit late to add the cashew powder. as result, i wasn’t able to roll the cashew paste properly and there were several cracks on it. hence with second attempt, i am sharing a full proof method of kaju pista roll.
furthermore, i would like to share some do’s and dont’s of kaju pista roll recipe. firstly, once the one string consistency is achieved with sugar switch of the heat immediately. do not continue to stir or heat the sugar syrup. secondly, i have added green food color for pistachios powder. you can skip this if you do not wish too add food colors. also, do not forget to knead the cashew paste once you transfer it to rolling surface from pan. the dough should release its oil while kneading. lastly, if you are not able to roll the cashew paste, then reheat the dough with 2 tbsp of water. and you should be able to get smooth dough.
finally, i would like to highlight my other indian sweet recipes collection. particularly, kaju katli, rasgulla, gulam jamun, motichoor ladoo, moong dal halwa and coconut barfi recipe. also, do have a look at my indian dessert recipes collection. especially, eggless chocolate mousse, eggless vanilla sponge cake, kesar pista kulfi, falooda and mango mastani recipe.
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Ingredients
for pistachios dough:
- ¾ cup pistachios / pista, powdered
- ¼ cup sugar, powdered
- 3 drops of green food colour, optional
- 1 tbsp milk powder
- 3 tbsp water, or as required to prepare dough
for kaju dough:
- 1 cup cashew, powdered
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1/8 th tsp cardamom powder / elaichi powder
- 1 tsp ghee / clarified butter
- silver vark / saffron - optional
Instructions
pistachios dough recipe:
- firstly, in a large mixing bowl take pistachios powder and powdered sugar.
- also add green food colour and mix well.
- now add water little by little and knead.
- further, add milk powder and knead to a non sticky dough.
sugar syrup recipe:
- firstly, take sugar and water.
- furthermore, stir the sugar syrup till it forms 1 string consistency.
kaju dough recipe:
- firstly, add cashew powder to sugar syrup and give a good mix.
- further, add cardamom powder add a tsp of ghee.
- continue till the dough is formed leaving the pan.
- transfer the cashew dough on to the butter paper.
- furthermore, grease your hand with little ghee and knead 30 seconds.
- finally, roll the dough lightly thick.
kaju pista roll recipe:
- firstly, cut the rolled cashew dough to half.
- further, take prepared pistachios dough and roll into a long cylinder.
- then slowly start to wrap the cashew sheet and roll enclosing the pistachio roll.
- then slowly roll to make the kaju pista roll smooth and uniform cylinder.
- finally cut the roll 2 inches long and serve.
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pistachios dough recipe:
- firstly, in a large mixing bowl take pistachios powder. make sure to sieve the ground pistachios powder. making sure there are no pieces of pistas left out.
- furthermore add powdered sugar.
- also add green food colour and mix well.
- now add water little by little and knead. the dough will be slightly sticky. do not worry.
- further, add milk powder and knead to a non sticky dough. and do not over knead as pistachios will start releasing oil.
- finally, add more milk powder if required. keep aside.
sugar syrup recipe:
- firstly, in a non stick pan, take ½ cup of sugar along with ¼ cup of water.
- also keep the flame on low and keep on stirring to form syrup.
- furthermore, stir the sugar syrup till it forms 1 string consistency. do not boil the sugar syrup further as it turns kaju roll hard and brittle.
kaju dough recipe:
- firstly, add cashew powder to sugar syrup. make sure to sieve the ground cashew powder. making sure there are no pieces of cashew left out.
- also remember to keep the flame on low all the time and give a good mix.
- further, add cardamom powder / saffron and continue to mix till it starts releasing from pan.
- once the cashew paste turns to dough leaving the pan add a tsp of ghee.
- continue to mix till the ghee melts completely and cashew dough is formed leaving the pan.
- switch off the stove. and grease the butter paper with ghee. transfer the cashew dough on to the butter paper.
- furthermore, grease your hand with little ghee and knead 30 seconds. be careful as the dough will be very hot. try to knead when its hot, else it will be difficult. and do not over knead as cashews will start releasing oil.
- once you get smooth dough, cover with butter paper. take a plate and press to form uniform layer.
- finally, roll the dough with a rolling-pin lightly thick.
kaju pista roll recipe:
- firstly, cut the rolled cashew dough to half.
- further, take prepared pistachios dough and roll into a long cylinder. keep on the cashew sheet.
- then slowly start to wrap the cashew sheet and roll enclosing the pistachio roll.
- cut half if its long.
- then slowly roll to make the kaju pista roll smooth and uniform cylinder.
- cut the roll 2 inches long.
- finally serve kaju pista roll garnishing with silver vark if required.
notes:
- firstly, make sure to powder the cashews and pistachios finely and sieve well.
- furthermore, if your cashew dough turns hard, do not worry. add some water and start to heat till it forms a dough.
- also, dry roast cashews if your cashews and pistachios are moist and not dry.
- most noteworthy, use nonstick pan for easy and efficient kaju rolls.
- entire cashew burfi has to be prepared on low flame.
- finally, instead of butter paper you can also use plastic sheet or you can also grease the plate.
Excellent!!! I love all your recipes. They are very simple.
Thanks a lot 🙂
Very nice recipe. Can you also tell how long you can store this sweet?
stays good for week or more when refrigerated..
lovely!! I just love your recipe’s
thanks a lot Ashwini
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