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dates and pistachio balls in silver serveware

Khajur Pista Mithai


Description

Mithai are sweet treats exchanged during holiday season. This uses only two ingredients, dates and pistachio.


Ingredients

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  • 0.5 cup dates paste
  • 0.5 cup pistachio butter
  • 0.25 cup peeled pistachios powdered
  • 1 tsp ghee or butter for greasing if required

Instructions

  1. knead the date paste and pistachio butter till shiny and non sticky but mouldable
  2. if this mixture is too sticky dust with little pistachio powder and ghee and knead again
  3. Form into portions the size of a raspberry (about 32)
  4. Roll each portion into a round ball by rolling between palms
  5. Put pistachio powder in a shallow plate and roll the balls around to coat in this powder
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Indian