Kaju Pista Roll – A Royal Indian Sweet

Kaju Pista Roll is a rich and delicious Indian mithai made with cashews, pistachios, and almonds. The outer layer is a smooth cashew dough with a mild sweetness, while the inner layer is packed with coarsely ground pistachios and almonds. The combination of two nutty flavors makes it an irresistible treat.

If you love Kaju Katli, you will definitely enjoy this variation. Kaju Pista Roll is often called a “sangam sweet” because it beautifully blends two classic flavors into one. The best part is that this recipe uses less sugar compared to many other Indian sweets, making it a popular choice even for those who do not usually prefer very sweet desserts.

Perfect for Festivals and Celebrations

In India, festivals are incomplete without sweets, and Kaju Pista Roll is a perfect choice for special occasions. It is widely made during Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami, Diwali, and Holi. Its attractive cylindrical shape and dual-colored layers make it look festive on the dessert plate.

This mithai is not just for festivals; it is also a great sweet to serve at parties, weddings, or family gatherings. Kids and adults love its nutty taste and elegant presentation.

Why You Should Try Making Kaju Pista Roll

• Nutritious & Flavorful: Made with cashews, pistachios, and almonds, this sweet is rich in protein and healthy fats.
• Lower in Sugar: Unlike many mithais, it has comparatively less sugar, making it lighter and enjoyable.
• Elegant Presentation: Its roll shape with dual color layers looks beautiful and adds charm to your festive platter.
• Homemade Goodness: You can control the quality of nuts and sugar when making it at home.

Kaju Pista Roll is more than just a sweet; it is a celebration of flavors and traditions. With its smooth cashew covering and crunchy pistachio-almond filling, it satisfies both the eyes and the taste buds. Whether you are celebrating a festival, gifting sweets to loved ones, or just craving something indulgent, this mithai is always a delightful choice.

If you are looking for more sweets recipes, do try following,

• Sandwich burfi
• Coconut Rose Laddu
• Pan Laddu
• Nankhatai
• Tiranga Burfi
• Shankarpali

Also visit my YouTube channel Shriyog Kitchen by Yogita for more recipe videos.

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Kaju Pista Roll

Kaju Pista Rolls is type of Indian sweet that has a layer of sugary cashew powder dough outside and coarsely pistachio and almonds inside.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 14 qty

Course: Dessert, sweets

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For Pistachio Dough:

• 1/3 cup Pistachio
• 1/3 cup Almonds
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Green food color optional
• 1 tbsp Milk
• 1/4 tsp Ghee

For Cashew Dough:

• 1 cup Cashew nuts
• 1/3 cup Sugar
• 1/3 cup Water

Other Ingredients:

• Silver leaf optional

Method

 

For Pistachio Dough:

1. In a grinding jar, add pistachio and almonds and grind it coarsely. No need to make fine powder as the crunchy chunks gives more flavor in Kaju pista roll.
2. Add sugar and green food color, food color is totally optional but it will give nice color. Now mix everything well. Add milk and make soft dough. Add some ghee and make it soft and non sticky. Cover and keep it aside.

For Cashew Dough:

1. In a grinding jar, add cashew and grind it in fine powder, Do not over grind, otherwise, the powder would start turning into a paste.
2. Sieve the powder, If there are any big chunks, grind them and sieve again. In this way we get fine powder which helps to make crack free soft dough.

To make Sugar Syrup:

1. To make sugar syrup, add sugar in a pan. add same amount of water. Mix it and keep it boiling until sugar is dissolved and the syrup is of one string consistency . To check the consistency, touch the syrup with finger and then touch the finger to thumb, gently pull apart. If the syrup forms a single thread without any break, then one string consistency syrup is ready. Turn off the flame immediately, do not over cook the syrup.

For making Kaju Pista Roll:

1. Now, add the cashew powder into syrup and mix it well. Turn on the flame, stir it continuously. Cook on low flame for 3- 4 minute or until the mixture thickens and forms in a dough. Let it cool.
2. When the mixture is slightly warm, knead it using plastic paper and make smooth and crack free dough.
3. Take pistachio dough, roll it and divide into 2 portions. Roll each portion into a long and thin log.
4. Take cashew dough, divide it into two portions. Take one portion and roll it in a rolling pad, use butter paper and ghee so that dough will not stick. Make a thin sheet of cashew dough.
5. Now, place pistachio log on the cashew sheet, Wrap the cashew sheet on pistachios log, close it tightly. Cut cashew sheet from the middle, put another pistachio log on the cashew sheet and repeat the process for the rest.
6. Roll them more to smoothen, lengthen and for perfect texture. Now cut the rolls into 1.5-inch long pieces. If you wish, apply silver leaf on kaju pista roll to make them more beautiful. Enjoy with your family and friends.

Notes

• Try to make very fine powder of cashew so that the cashew dough will be more soft and crack free.
• You can add cardamom powder or rose water in cashew dough for more flavors. 
• If the pistachio dough is not tight add more almond and pistachio powder.

KAJU PISTA ROLL WITH DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND STEP BY STEP PHOTOS

Step 1: In a grinding jar, add pistachio and almonds and grind it coarsely.

Step 3: Add sugar and green food color and milk. Mix it and make soft dough. Add some ghee and make it soft and non sticky. Cover and keep it aside.

Step 3: In a grinding jar, add cashew and grind it in fine powder,  Do not over grind, otherwise, the powder would start turning into a paste.

Step 4: Sieve the powder, If there are any big chunks, grind them and sieve again. In this way we get fine powder which helps to make crack free soft dough.

Step 5: To make sugar syrup, add sugar in a pan. add same amount of water. Mix it and keep it boiling until sugar is dissolved and the syrup is of one string consistency .

Step 6: Turn off the flame, add the cashew powder into syrup and mix it well. Turn on the flame, stir it continuously. Cook on low flame for 3- 4 minute or until the mixture thickens and forms in a dough. Let it cool.

Step 7: When the mixture is slightly warm, knead it using plastic paper and make smooth and crack free dough.

Step 8: Take pistachio dough, roll it and divide into 2 portions. Roll each portion into a long and thin log.

Step 9: Take cashew dough, divide it into two portions. Take one portion and roll it in a rolling pad, use butter paper and ghee so that dough will not stick. Make a thin sheet of cashew dough.

Step 10: Now, place pistachio log on the cashew sheet, Wrap the cashew sheet on pistachios log, close it tightly. Cut cashew sheet from the middle, put another pistachio log on the cashew sheet and repeat the process for the rest.

Step 11: Roll them more to smoothen, lengthen and for perfect texture. Now cut the rolls into 1.5-inch long pieces.

So, this festive season, surprise your family by preparing homemade Kaju Pista Rolls. Once you taste them, you will realize how simple yet luxurious this recipe truly is.