Ingredients
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1/2 cup California Pistachios (Pista)
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1/2 cup Milk powder
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1/4 cup Sugar (or your preferred sugar substitute)
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1 tsp Saffron (Kesar) strands
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15 Cardamom pods (Elaichi), ground into powder
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Milk (for serving, as needed)
About
I absolutely loved packing these Kesar Pista Masala Milk Mixture test tubes. Do you enjoy making personalized edible gifts for festive season, or do you stick to classic sweet boxes? Let me know!
Say goodbye to traditional sweets this Diwali! I’ve created a royal and personalized gifting idea with this Kesar Pista Masala Milk Mixture. Packed in adorable little test tubes alongside premium California Pistachios, it’s the perfect thoughtful present for your loved ones. You can easily find these pistachios online or at your nearby dry fruit store. Let’s make this beautiful, customized gift!
Nutrition
This mix is a wonderful way to enjoy the health benefits of California Pistachios, which are packed with plant-based protein and healthy fats. Saffron is rich in antioxidants, and cardamom is known to aid digestion.Estimated nutritional values (per serving of the dry mix, assuming 15 servings total):
* Calories: ~45 kcal
* Protein: ~1.5 g
* Carbohydrates: ~6 g
* Fat: ~2 g
Zero-Waste & Substitutes
Zero-Waste: Look at your leftovers with love! The pistachio skins can be tossed straight into your compost bin. If you have leftover milk powder from this recipe, you can use a spoonful to naturally thicken up your everyday gravies and curries.
Substitutes: To make this refined-sugar-free, swap out the regular sugar for jaggery powder, coconut sugar, or a natural sweetener like stevia. If you are gifting to a vegan friend, substitute the dairy milk powder with coconut milk powder or soy milk powder.
Steps
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Soak the pistachios in warm water for 1 hour. |
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Remove the skins from the pistachios and let them dry out under a ceiling fan for a day. |
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Once dried, roast the pistachios in a pan on a slow flame until they become beautifully crispy again. |
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Finely chop the roasted pistachios. |
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In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped pistachios, milk powder, sugar (or sugar substitute), saffron strands, and cardamom powder. Mix everything together thoroughly. |
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Transfer this dry mixture into cute glass test tubes and seal them with corks to create your personalised Diwali gifts. |
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7. To make the masala milk: Heat your milk in a pan, add the desired amount of the mixture, bring it to a couple of boils, and serve it either hot or cold! |
