Pista Barfi recipe
3/4 cup of unsalted pistachios
2 drops food coloring(green)
1/2 cup water
5 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon rose-water
In a heavy based pan, place the milk over low heat.
Stir
occasionally for 1 hour until the milk reduces its original volume by 1/6th.
Roast the pistachio nuts and chop them.
Then combine the water & sugar.
Heat them to make a thick
syrup.
Keep covered and warm.
Now add the sugar syrup, roasted pistas, rose-water and
green coloring to the reduced milk.
Stir until the mixture holds together without
sticking to the pan.
Spread the mixture in a greased tray.
Let it stand for
about 45 minutes to set, then cut into squares.
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