Kesar Pista Biscuits, Kesar Pista Badam Biscuit


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કેસર પીસ્તા બિસ્કિટ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Kesar Pista Biscuits, Kesar Pista Badam Biscuit in Gujarati) 

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kesar pista biscuits recipe | eggless kesar pista badam biscuit | kesar pista cookies | badam pista cookies | with step by step images.

kesar pista biscuits are popular Indian biscuits for young and old. Learn how to make eggless kesar pista badam biscuit.

The badam pista cookies is a real delicacy with rich spicy notes. Maida based dough flavoured with saffron mixture, cardamom and nutmeg powder give these biscuits a true Indian touch.

The use of saffron not only adds to flavour and aroma in these eggless kesar pista badam biscuit, but also make them colourful. Assorted nuts give these biscuits a delectable crunch, while an array of spice powders gives it a tantalising aroma.

To make kesar pista biscuits, combine the saffron and warm milk in a small bowl and mix well. Keep aside. Combine the ghee and sugar in a deep bowl and mix very well with a spatula. Add the saffron-milk mixture, cardamom powder and nutmeg powder and mix very well using a spatula. Add the plain flour and add the milk and knead into a soft dough. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Roll a portion of the dough into a 125mm. (5”) by x 150mm. (6”) rectangle using a little plain flour for rolling. Sprinkle a little pistachio and almonds evenly over it and roll again lightly so the nuts stick well to the dough. Cut into 25 mm. (1”) by 25 mm. (1”) squares using a sharp knife or a cookie cutter. Repeat steps 6 to 8 to make more biscuits. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180ºc (360ºf) for 15 minutes. Cool, store in an air-tight container and use as required.

These kesar pista cookies are sure to be a family favourite and a perfect gift to make and give for festive occasions like Diwali, Christmas and Raksha - Bandhan.

Tips for kesar pista biscuitskesar pista biscuits. 1. Ensure the maida is free of lumps. 2. If you don’t have powdered sugar, grind the table sugar in a mixer and sieve it before use. 3. To press the nuts into the dough, roll lightly with a roller pin so that you don’t thin down the dough layer, but at the same time the nuts stick firmly to it. 4. To get the perfect colour and texture, bake the biscuits for just 15 minutes. It might still seem soft when you take it out of the oven, but once the biscuits cool in the tray, they will turn crunchy.

Enjoy kesar pista biscuits recipe | eggless kesar pista badam biscuit | kesar pista cookies | badam pista cookies | with step by step photos and video below.

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Preparation Time:    Baking Time:  20 minutes   Baking Temperature:  180°C (360°F)   Cooking Time:    Total Time:     24Makes 24 biscuits
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Ingredients

For Kesar Pista Biscuits
1/4 tsp saffron (kesar) strands
1 tbsp finely chopped pistachios
1 tsp warm milk
1/4 cup ghee
5 tbsp powdered sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
a pinch of nutmeg (jaiphal) powder
3/4 cup plain flour (maida)
5 tsp milk
plain flour (maida) for rolling
1 tbsp finely chopped almonds (badam)
Method
    Method
  1. Combine the saffron and warm milk in a small bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
  2. Combine the ghee and sugar in a deep bowl and mix very well with a spatula.
  3. Add the saffron-milk mixture, cardamom powder and nutmeg powder and mix very well using a spatula.
  4. Add the plain flour and add the milk and knead into a soft dough.
  5. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.
  6. Roll a portion of the dough into a 125mm. (5”) by 150mm. (6”) rectangle using a little plain flour for rolling.
  7. Sprinkle a little pistachio and almonds evenly over it and roll again lightly so the nuts stick well to the dough.
  8. Cut into 25 mm. (1”) by 25 mm. (1”) squares using a sharp knife or a cookie cutter.
  9. Repeat steps 6 to 8 to make more biscuits.
  10. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180ºc (360ºf) for 15 minutes.
  11. Cool, store in an air-tight container and use as required.

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Nutrient values per biscuit
Energy49 cal
Protein0.7 g
Carbohydrates5.2 g
Fiber0 g
Fat2.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A21 mcg
Vitamin B10 mg
Vitamin B20 mg
Vitamin B30.1 mg
Vitamin C0 mg
Folic Acid0.1 mcg
Calcium5.7 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Sodium0.6 mg
Potassium5.6 mg
Zinc0 mg

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Kesar Pista Biscuits, Kesar Pista Badam Biscuit
5
 on 17 Nov 20 07:00 PM


I wanted to know whether can we cook these biscuits instead of baking?
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Tarla Dalal    Instead of baking in an OTG, you can try in a microwave on convection mode.
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18 Nov 20 02:45 PM
Kesar Pista Biscuits, Kesar Pista Badam Biscuit
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 on 06 Nov 20 01:40 PM


Mam I want to ask for how many minutes oven should pre heat? N on which mode?
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Tarla Dalal    Pre heat the oven for 5 minutes, with baking mode which heats up up both the rods (top and bottom).
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11 Nov 20 02:32 PM
Kesar Pista Biscuits, Kesar Pista Badam Biscuit
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 on 27 Aug 20 01:30 PM


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Tarla Dalal    Tanveer thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes, articles you loved.
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28 Aug 20 01:58 PM
Kesar Pista Biscuits, Kesar Pista Badam Biscuit
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 on 16 Jul 18 05:47 PM


Can we use whole wheat flour instead of maida in same recipe Loved it with maida but wanted to make it more healthy Thank you
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Mansi, Happy to know you liked the recipe. You can try using whole wheat flour in the same recipe. We have not tried it.
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17 Jul 18 08:47 AM
Kesar Pista Biscuits, Kesar Pista Badam Biscuit
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 on 03 Jul 18 04:15 PM


superb recepie. Just wanted to ask .. No need to add baking powder????
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Deepashree, Thank you for your kind words. There is no need to add baking powder. Do try the recipe and let us know how you liked them. Happy Cooking !!
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04 Jul 18 11:33 AM
Kesar Pista Biscuits, Kesar Pista Badam Biscuit
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 on 13 Mar 18 02:41 PM


Absolutely amazing recipe! Love it so much.. Thank you😊
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Tarla Dalal    we are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
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14 Mar 18 09:12 AM
Kesar Pista Biscuits, Kesar Pista Badam Biscuit
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 on 10 Jun 16 09:47 AM


Kesar pista biscuit.. A superb biscuit recipe.. which is so simple to make.. and yet tasty.. This is a must try recipe.. i have made this in double quantity.. and stored it..