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Pista

pista

About

Pista is a type of nut that is a member of the cashew family and is known for its sweet, nutty flavor. Pista is often used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine, and is a popular ingredient in desserts, such as kulfi and halwa. It is also used to make a variety of savory dishes, such as biryani and korma. Pista is high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats, making it a nutritious snack.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

19.8
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Fats

16.2
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Carbs

53.5
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Fibre

10.3

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Recipe

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Ingredients

litre full cream milk

1

sugar

1/2 cup

chopped pistachios

1/4 cup

chopped almonds

1/4 cup

raisins

1/4 cup

cardamom powder

1/4 teaspoon

saffron strands

1/4 teaspoon

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Directions

Step 1:

Heat the milk in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat.

Step 2:

When the milk comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3:

Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves completely.

Step 4:

Add the chopped pistachios, almonds, raisins, cardamom powder and saffron strands.

Step 5:

Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6:

Remove from heat and let it cool down completely.

Step 7:

Pour the mixture into kulfi moulds or small bowls and freeze for at least 6 hours.

Step 8:

Serve the kulfi chilled. Enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 73519 users have chowed down on Pista a whopping 249069 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Chennai, Indore, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai are the top 5 cities gobbling up Pista like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Pista, our users are head over heels in november, but the interest cools down in april.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Pista is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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