Chocolate Pista Roll

Chocolate Pista Roll

by Arpit August-4-2011

Pistachios and chocolate make an unusual but truly divine combination.

 

Details

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Total time: 20 mins

Yield: 15 Slices

Ingredients

• 1 cup Khoya (mava)


• 6 gms sugarite


• 1/4 cup powdered sugar


• 1 tsp cocoa powder


• 2 tbsp pistachios


• 2 drops rose essence

Instructions

1. In a heavy bottomed pan combine the khoya and SugaRite
or powdered sugar

2. Cook on a slow flame, while stirring continuously till the SugaRite/sugar has dissolved and the moisture has evaporated (approximately 5 to 10 minutes).

3. Cool completely

4. Now add the rose essence and mix well.

5. Divide into 2 equal portions.

6. In one portion, add the cocoa powder and mix well.

7. Roll into a 200 mm. x 75 mm. (6" x 3") rectangle. Keep aside.

8. In the other portion, add the chopped pistachios and mix well.

9. Make a roll of 25 mm. (1") diameter and 200 mm, (8") length.

10. Place the pistachio roll on the chocolate rectangle and roll it in such a way that the chocolate rectangle covers the pistachio roll evenly from all sides and there are no cracks on the surface.

11. Wrap the roll in a plastic sheet or grease-proof paper and refrigerate till firm (for approx. 10 minutes).

12. Remove the plastic sheet or grease-proof paper and cut into 12 mm. (1/2") slices.