Thursday, November 4, 2010

Pista Burfi and Happy Deepawali !

Happy Deepawali!!!!!!!!!  How are your Deepawali preparations going?   I am sure you all have filled your boxes of sweets and other goodies to share with friends and family.  In this joyful festival of lights, we join to wish you all a very happy and safe Deepawali.

  Growing up in Central Travancore, Kerala, I grew up without any firecrackers and lighting of lights as part of the festivities for Deepawali.  But you better believe sweets were always a part of our Deepawali, and I continue to keep that  tradition alive.    Every Deepawali I make some for my family. 

  My most favorite Deepawalis were celebrated while I was in Hyderabad - hours together with firecrackers, partying, sweets, the works!  If you are from that part of the world, I want to tell you a special thanks for giving such great memories.

Sunitha and I wish all our friends and readers a Deepawali full of fun !!

Pista Burfi

I didn't use any food colors,that's why the color is not great

Pista Burfi

But it tastes wonderful and my lil one finished at least half a dozen pieces while I was clicking away :-)

Pista Burfi

Ingredients:

Unsalted Pistachios, blanched - 1 cup
Sugar- 1/2 cup
water- 2-3 Tbsp
Cardamom powder- 1/2 tsp
Ghee- 1 to 2 Tbsp

Method:

1.Blanch the pistachios by soaking them in hot water for about a minute and washing in cold water,slip out the skin.
2.Dry them on a paper towel. Grind to a fine paste, without adding any water.. (I like it to be a bit coarse)
3.Prepare a cookie sheet or a plate greased with ghee.
4.Heat the sugar in a wide, preferably non-stick pan after adding 2 Tbsp of water, just enough to wet the sugar.(The more the water the more time it will take !)
5.Let it boil and come to one string consistency.If you think that you have overdone, add a little more water and do it again.If you add this amount I've mentioned it won't take long after it starts boiling.
6.Add the ground pistachios and stir well.
7.Slowly add the ghee and stir in to incorporate.If you are using a non-stick pan you need to add only 1 Tbsp ghee.
8.When the mixture starts leaving the sides add the cardamom powder and mix well.
9.Switch off the heat and spread the mixture onto the greased plate or baking sheet.Use a greased spoon /rolling pin to even the surface.
10.Let it cool a bit and cut into desired shapes. Cool them completely before storing in an airtight container.

Happy Deepawali one again !!

Pista Burfi

Notes:

1.The amount of sugar is to our liking.(In fact I added a little less than 1/2 cup!)It was perfect for us.If you like your sweets to be extra sweet you might
want to add a little more sugar.
2.If you want to add green color, add it to the sugar syrup, before adding the pistachios.
3.If you have edible silver foil/varak spread it onto the top after you even the surface.

Contributor: Namitha

36 comments:

  1. Looks very delicious!! Diwali wishes to u and ur family!!

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  2. wow this looks great and so festive...and it so happens that I do have all the ingredients! yay!!!
    Happy Diwali!
    btw im surprised that u didnt like the colour..i loved it!

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  3. I was going to make this sweet a little later in the day,I make it the same way but I soak the pistas for 2-3 hrs.Your pista burfi is looking great,Happy Diwali to you Namitha.

    simplehomefood.com

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  4. Awesome chech!!!!
    beautiful pics too...
    I never had sweets or fire crackers :(...
    happy Diwali

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  5. Rich and delicious sweet...lovely they look. Happy Diwali to u and ur family

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  6. Wow!Looks too good just like kaju katli but pista. Yummy...

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  7. Pista burfi looks delicious. Happy Diwali to Namitha and sunitha and your families.

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  8. Happy Diwali Nami and Sumi. we had a great vacation in Kerala the past week...and coincidentally our Homestay owner served us some great burfis too. lovely recipe dears.

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  9. Happy deepavali to both of you!
    Pista burfi looks YUMMY!

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  10. Happy Diwali to you too !! thats looks decadent

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  11. Om my..Have a fun filled Diwali Nami..Burfi adipoli..

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  12. This burfi looks too good ..no wonder your daughter cudnt stop herself.
    Happy Diwali to you and your family

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  13. Perfect and delicious burfis, Nami...Happy Diwali to you and your family...

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  14. Adipoli burfi nami..Wish u & ur family Happy & Prosperous Diwalittoo..:)

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  15. Delicious barfis! Happy Diwali to you and your family :-)

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  16. Rich and yummy sweet..adipoli.
    Happy Diwali to you and family dear and also to Sunitha.

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  17. What a great desert! Diwali wishes to you and your family:).

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  18. Happy Diwali...Burfi's looks yummy...:)

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  19. Happy Diwali to you and your family, Namz and Sunz!

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  20. Yummy rich treat for a bright and beautiful occassion!!

    Wishing you and ur loved ones a Happy, Prosperous and joyous year ahead!
    Diwali Greetings!
    TC

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  21. Perfect Burfi Nami!Happy Diwali to u and ur Family:)

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  22. Wishing u a happy and prosperous diwali..very rich and prefect burfi..

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  23. Oh this looks great! Happy Diwali!

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  24. Perfect and delicious burfis/...

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  25. Happy Diwali to both of u ! The pista burfi is very pretty for the special occasion!

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  26. How beautiful they look, Love Very happy Diwali to you too :)

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  27. Thanks for all the lovely comments and wishes.Happy Diwali to you all !

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  28. The barfis look perfect!! I love the thin slices - almost like ice halwa! Please send it to the event I am running at:

    http://www.givemesomespice.com/2010/11/event-announcement-complete-my-thali.html

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  29. This Pista Burfi looks absolutely delicious!! Gorgeous pics!

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