Description
Delicious Diwali Kaju Pista Rolls are a no-bake traditional Indian sweet featuring layers of cashew and pistachio dough, flavored with aromatic cardamom and rosewater. These creamy, nutty rolls are frozen until firm and sliced into perfect sweet treats that are ideal for festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cashew Dough
- 1 cup Cashew Flour (Substitute with finely ground cashews if not available)
- 1/2 cup Dry Milk Powder (Use non-dairy milk powder for a vegan option)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (Can replace with powdered sugar for a smoother texture)
- 1/4 cup Water (Use as needed to achieve the right consistency)
- 2 tablespoons Ghee (For a vegan alternative, use coconut oil instead)
- 1 teaspoon Rosewater (Kewra essence is a great alternative for a twist in flavor)
Pistachio Dough
- 1 cup Pistachio Flour (Finely ground pistachios can be used as a substitute)
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (Regular granulated sugar will work but may alter the consistency slightly)
- 1/2 cup Milk Powder (Consider using non-dairy milk powder for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom (Swap with cinnamon for a unique flavor profile)
- 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring (Optional for enhancing visual appeal)
- 1/4 cup Water (Add gradually as needed to form a firm dough)
Instructions
- Mix Cashew Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, blend together the cashew flour and dry milk powder until well combined.
- Prepare Cashew Dough: In a saucepan, heat water with granulated sugar over medium heat until the mixture begins to bubble. Pour this syrup into the cashew flour mixture and stir continuously to form a sticky dough. Add ghee and rosewater, mixing thoroughly until the dough becomes smooth and pliable.
- Prepare Pistachio Dough: In a separate bowl, combine pistachio flour, powdered sugar, milk powder, and ground cardamom. Gradually add water in small increments while kneading until a firm dough forms that holds together well. Mix in green food coloring if using for visual appeal.
- Roll Out Both Doughs: Roll out the cashew dough and pistachio dough separately into rectangles of equal size on a clean surface.
- Assemble Rolls: Place the pistachio dough rectangle on top of the cashew dough rectangle, then carefully roll them together tightly into a log shape.
- Chill the Rolls: Wrap the rolled logs tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until firm enough to slice into neat half-inch thick pieces.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from the refrigerator, unwrap, slice into pieces, and serve these delightful no-bake sweet rolls at your festive gatherings.
Notes
- Substitute dry milk powder with non-dairy milk powder to make this recipe vegan friendly.
- Use coconut oil instead of ghee for a vegan version.
- Powdered sugar provides a smoother texture compared to granulated sugar in the pistachio dough.
- Keep the rolls refrigerated until serving to maintain texture and shape.
- Rosewater can be replaced with kewra essence for an alternate floral flavor.
- Green food coloring is optional, used to enhance visual appeal but not necessary for taste.
