Kaju Pista Roll

Kaju Pista Roll | Cashew Pistachio Roll recipe | How to make Kaju Pista Roll | Festival Sweet

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Kaju Pista Roll is an iconic Indian sweet for any Indian social or cultural occasion. Its rich taste and beautiful look makes it a delightful treat for special occasions.

Cashew Pista Roll – this exotic Indian sweet comes together with just a few ingredients. Be it kids or adults, all love this sweet.The best part is since it has a comparatively longer shelf life, it can easily be carried on trips or given as gifts.

If you are craving for a rich festive sweet then this post guides you through a no fail recipe of making Kaju Pista Roll | Kaju Roll with step by step instructions.

Why should you make Kaju Pista Roll

• Made at home with pure ingredients
• Sweetness can be customized
• Stays good for a longer time
• Popular premium sweet for any occasion
• Can be made easily

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What is Kaju Pista Roll

Kaju Pista Roll is a delicious cashew nut and pistachio fudge. The cashew nut fudge is wrapped around a pistachio roll creating an eye-catching two tone color. This sweet is not overly sweet since sugar is sparingly used as cashew nuts have their own natural sweetness.

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Ingredients for Cashew Pista Roll

For Measurements refer to the RECIPE CARD further below.

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Cashew nut – powdered premium quality cashews having a sweetish taste. Pulse cashews in short bursts to get a granular texture without releasing their oil.

Pistachio and Almond powder – for the rolled suffing

Sugar – granulated or refined sugar

Water– to make sugar syrup

Milk – for binding the rolled stuffing

Ghee – to give a shiny appeal to the roll

Flavoring & color– cardamom powder and green edible color

Decoration – Silver edible varak (optional)

How to make Cashew nut Pistachio Roll

Planning to prepare ? Ensure you read this entire post thoroughly for step by step instructions, helpful tips and view the embedded video in the recipe card further down for a better understanding.

Make Sugar Syrup

1. Firstly, combine water and sugar in a pan and place it over medium heat.

2. Allow it to come to a gentle boil. Gradually it will become sticky.

3. Keep checking for 1 – thread consistency. When it reaches one thread consistency, turn the flame to lowest.

4. Check test  To check the syrup, drop a small amount of sugar syrup onto a plate and let it cool for a few seconds. Tilt the plate slightly — if the drop is viscous and holds its shape without running easily, the syrup is ready. OR drop a little syrup on a plate, let it cool, and check if it stretches between your fingers to form a thin thread

Mix Cashew powder with Syrup

5. At this stage add the cashew nut powder and mix well. PRO TIP – Use fine, dry cashew nut powder

6. Continue stirring over a low flame until the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan and gathers in the center to form a dough. You can add a teaspoon of ghee at this stage for smoothness. PRO TIP – Take a bit of the cashew nut dough, let it cool slightly and try to roll it into a ball. If it forms easily, the dough is ready.

7. Now put off the flame and keep stirring. Set aside to cool a bit.

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For Green Pista Filling

8. In a separate bowl, combine pistachio powder, almond powder, powdered sugar, and a pinch of cardamom powder. Mix everything thoroughly.

9 For binding add milk and a small portion of the cashew nut dough. Also add a few drops of green color. PRO TIP – Start by adding just a teaspoon of milk and add more only if needed – the goal is to achieve a firm, pliable dough.

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How to shape Kaju Pista Roll

10. Transfer the slightly warm cashew nut dough onto a greased work surface. Using quick hands, flatten and shape it into a rectangular sheet about ¼ inch thick. PRO TIP – You can start flattening it with a spatula, then switch to a rolling pin to roll it out evenly.

11. Next, shape the green pistachio dough into a cylindrical log — making sure it’s the same length as the cashew nut sheet.

12. Thereafter, place the pistachio log along one edge of the rolled-out cashew dough. Gently wrap the cashew sheet around the pista log, sealing the edges securely. Roll it lightly to smoothen its surface.

13. Secure the edges of the roll and roll with light hands.For easy handling, cut the log into two smaller logs. Now work with one log at a time. Carefully roll each log to make it thinner and even.

14. Optionally, you can cover the roll with edible silver varq for a festive touch. PRO TIP – Handle the edible silver varq carefully as it is delicate and can be messy.

15. Finally cut each log into smaller rolls of equal size. PRO TIP – Use a sharp knife to cut even-sized rolls for a professional finish

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What to serve with

Serve at tea time alongside Mini Samosa, Nankhatai and a cup of Karak Chai or a glass of Badam Shake

Recipe Card

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Kaju Pista Roll

Kaju Pista Roll is a delicious two tone fudge of cashew nut and pistachio fudge.This has the natural richness of nuts and is mildly sweet .

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Sweets

Cuisine Indian

Servings 15 pieces

Equipment

• mixing bowl
• heavy bottom pan
• spatula

Ingredients

  

1 cup = 250ml

• 1 cup Cashew powder 150 gm
• 1/3 cup sugar 75 gm
• 100 ml water
• ¼ cup Pista powder
• ¼ cup almond powder
• 1 tbsp sugar powder
• 2 tsp milk
• 2 tsp ghee
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
• Green food colour a few drops
• Silver varq for decoration

Instructions

 

Make Sugar Syrup

• Firstly, combine water and sugar in a pan and place it over medium heat.
• Allow it to come to a gentle boil. Gradually it will become sticky.
• Keep checking for 1 – thread consistency. When it reaches one thread consistency, turn the flame to lowest.
• Check test: To check the syrup, drop a small amount of sugar syrup onto a plate and let it cool for a few seconds. Tilt the plate slightly — if the drop is viscous and holds its shape without running easily, the syrup is ready. OR drop a little syrup on a plate, let it cool, and check if it stretches between your fingers to form a thin thread

Mix Cashew powder with Syrup

• At this stage add the cashew nut powder and mix well.
• Continue stirring over a low flame until the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan and gathers in the center to form a dough. You can add a teaspoon of ghee at this stage for smoothness.
• Now put off the flame and keep stirring. Set aside to cool a bit.

For Green Pista Filling

• In a separate bowl, combine pistachio powder, almond powder, powdered sugar, and a pinch of cardamom powder. Mix everything thoroughly.
• For binding add milk and a small portion of the cashew nut dough. Also add a few drops of green color.

How to shape Kaju Pista Roll

• Transfer the slightly warm cashew nut dough onto a greased work surface. Using quick hands, flatten and shape it into a rectangular sheet about ¼ inch thick.
• Next, shape the green pista dough into a cylindrical log — making sure it’s the same length as the cashew nut sheet.
• Thereafter, place the pista log along one edge of the rolled-out cashew dough. Gently wrap the cashew sheet around the pista log, sealing the edges securely. Roll it lightly to smoothen its surface.
• Secure the edges of the roll and roll with light hands. For easy handling, cut the log into two smaller logs. Now work with one log at a time. Carefully roll each log to make it thinner and even.
• Optionally, you can cover the roll with edible silver varq for a festive touch.
• Finally cut each log into smaller rolls of equal size.

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Kaju Pista Roll | How to make Kaju Roll | Cashew Pistachio Roll recipe

Notes

• Use fine, dry cashew nut powder.
• Take a bit of the cashew nut dough and let it cool slightly and try to roll it into a ball. If it forms easily, the dough is ready.
• For inner green pista roll, start by adding just a teaspoon of milk and add more only if needed – the goal is to achieve a firm, pliable dough.
• You can start flattening it with a spatula, then switch to a rolling pin to roll it out evenly.
• Handle the edible silver varq carefully as it is delicate and can be messy.
• Use a sharp knife to cut even-sized rolls for a professional finish

Keyword Cashew Pista Roll, Cashew Pistachio Roll, How to make Kaju Roll, Kaju roll

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FAQ

Kaju Pista Roll does not retain its roll shape

This implies that the nut dough is soft. Keep it for sometime on the kitchen counter or fridge . Use the mixture after sometime.

Can I omit the edible silver varq

Yes, you can choose not to use the edible silver varq

What is shelf life for Kaju Pista Roll

Kaju Pista Roll stay good for 4-5 days at room temperature, longer if refrigerated.

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