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Check out these three recipes which celebrate the nutty flavour of pistachios.
World Pistachio Day is celebrated on February 26.
World Pistachio Day is celebrated on February 26 worldwide. Known for their vibrant green colour and nutty flavour, pistachios have earned their spot as a hearty snack and kitchen ingredient. Whether you’re a fan of savoury dishes, sweet treats, or healthy snacks, pistachios offer a versatile addition to any recipe.
On the occasion of World Pistachio Day, Chef Shivesh Bhatia, Chef Bristi Kumari, and Chef Meghna Kamdar share exclusive recipes using pistachios.
Check them out below.
Chocolate Pistachio Kunafa Cake By Chef Shivesh Bhatia
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup kunafa dough
- 2 cups California pistachios
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3 tbsp icing sugar
For assembly
- 2 layers of chocolate sponge
- Chocolate glaze
Method
1. Set a non-stick pan on medium heat and add butter to it.
2. Once the butter has melted, add the kunafa dough and roast till it becomes golden brown. Set it aside.
3. To make the pistachio paste, add California pistachios in a blender jar along with oil and icing sugar.
4. Pulse the entire mixture at regular intervals of about 1 minute until the pistachios start releasing some oil and turn into a paste.
5. Combine this pistachio paste with the roasted kunafa to make the filling for the cake.
6. To assemble the cake, place a layer of chocolate sponge on a stand or turn table.
7. Spread the pistachio kunafa filling generously over the cake layer and sandwich it with another chocolate sponge.
8. Now tightly wrap an acetate sheet around the assembled cake. Pour the chocolate glaze over the cake and pull the acetate sheet up to let the glaze drip down from all sides.
Jowar Pista Crackers by Chef Bristi Kumari
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jowar flour
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 Tsp Kasuri methi
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 1/4 Cup California pistachios
- Water
Method
1. In a jowar flour, add salt, cumin seeds, and kasuri methi and mix it.
2. Add 2 tbsp of ghee for the moin in jowar flour.
3. Chop the pistachios and add in jowar flour.
4. Now, add water gradually to the jowar flour and make a crumbly dough. Make sure the dough is not too wet or the cracker will become soft.
5. Bake in the oven.
6. Now your crackers are ready to serve. Enjoy it with tea or coffee!
Protein-Packed Crunchy Pista Bars by Chef Meghna Kamdar
Ingredients
- 140 gm salted California pistachios
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 cardamom pods powder (optional)
- 89 gm dark chocolate (you can take any chocolate )
Method
1. In a mixing bowl, take 140 gm of salted California pistachios.
2. Add 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
3. Add 2 cardamom pods powder (optional)
4. Mix everything well
5. Now take any shape of silicon mould and fill the mould with Pista mixture (do not take aluminium mould)
6. Bake these bars in a 180-degree pre-heated oven for 12-15 minutes
7. After 15 minutes, take it out of the oven and let it come to room temperature in the mould itself (do not de-mould immediately)
8. Once it’s completely cooled down, de-mould and dip into melted dark chocolate
9. Your healthy, high-protein pistachio snack is ready, ideal for kids tiffin
- Location :
Delhi, India, India
