INGREDIENTS
- 150 g pistachios (soaked overnight and peeled)
- 100 g cashew nuts
- 200 g powdered sugar
- 50 g milk powder
- Silver varkh (optional)
- 1½ tbsp ghee
INSTRUCTIONS
- Grind the cashew nuts into a coarse powder.
- Grind the soaked pistachios into a coarse paste.
- Heat ghee in a pan.
- Add the pistachio paste and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the powdered sugar.
- Cook the mixture for a few minutes.
- Add the cashew powder.
- Add the milk powder.
- Continue roasting until the ghee starts leaving the sides.
- Add food colour if desired.
- Cook until the mixture forms a soft ball when pressed between your fingers.
- Switch off the heat and keep stirring until the mixture dries slightly.
- Transfer the dough to a greased surface.
- Roll it out evenly using a rolling pin.
- Allow it to cool completely.
- Apply silver varkh if using.
- Cut into square pieces.
- Enjoy this delicious Pista Kaju Lauj.
