Pista Badam Burfi, or Almond Pistachio Fudge, is a rich and flavorful Indian sweet recipe made in less than 30 minutes. The right amount of crunchiness from the nuts and the flavoring from cardamom and saffron makes this a delightful treat for the holiday.
Don't miss to check our popular plain white milk powder barfi sweet or almond laddu.
About the recipe
If you check my blog or list of popular and traditional Indian sweets, you will know my love for cashews (kaju), almonds (badam), and pista. I garnish the roasted nuts on Indian desserts wherever possible as it enhances the flavors of the sweet. Today's post is all about using garnish or nuts as the main ingredients to make this burfi sweet, just like kaju kati (kaju barfi).
Make this Indian sweet for Diwali, Navratri, Holi, Christmas, or special occasions. While you are here, check traditional Navratri recipes and unique Diwali sweets.
Instead of making single-flavored pista barfi or badam burfi this Diwali, surprise your guests with this new badam pista burfi recipe.
Also, if you love this sweet burfi, check out our rose-flavored burfi, traditional besan barfi, or South Indian coconut burfi with both sugar and jaggery. Let us know which barfi flavor you are making this Diwali for your family and friends.
Ingredients
Ghee: Homemade desi ghee to roast nuts and add traditional flavor to your burfi.
Milk powder: Makes barfi rich and creamy and also holds its shape.
Nuts: I have added almonds and pistachios today. You can even add cashews or walnuts.
Flavoring: Cardamom and saffron(kesar) to make your barfi mithai flavorful.
Sugar: Used as a sweetener for barfi.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Step-by-step instructions
Coarsely chop nuts and roast.
- Using a food processor (mixie jar or blender), coarsely powder almonds and pista.
- Heat ghee in a nonstick pan on medium-low flame. Add the coarsely powdered nuts and saute them for 2 to 3 minutes. Make sure not to burn the nuts.
- Add the milk powder and continue sauteing it for another 2 minutes. If your nuts are unsalted, add a pinch of salt at this stage.
Sugar syrup - one-string consistency
- Meanwhile, add sugar, saffron threads, and water to another pan on medium heat. Once it dissolves completely, continue to simmer until you get one-string consistency.
- Dip a wooden spoon in the syrup and lift out. Allow a few seconds to cool. Now, touch the syrup with your forefinger, and then touch your forefinger and thumb together and pull apart gently. You should see one string.
Mix the nuts and sugar syrup
- Add the sugar syrup to the roasted nuts, cardamom powder, and green food color and continue stirring it for 5 to 6 minutes on medium flame until it leaves the side of the pan.
- Transfer this mixture onto a greased plate or parchment paper. Spread it to desired thickness. Sprinkle additional nuts if desired and press slightly using the back of the ladle.
- Allow it to cool down completely. Cut them into desired shapes.
Pro Tips for Pista Almond Burfi
- Make sure you roast the nuts on medium-low flame so that it does not get burnt.
- To make it crunchier, I have coarsely powdered the nuts. If you do not want it crunchy, you can make it into powder but make sure not to grind it too much so that the nuts will start to release their oil.
- Make sure you have sugar syrup of one-string consistency to get chewy burfi. Else your barfi may become hard.
- Once you add sugar syrup, stir continuously to prevent it from burning or sticking to the bottom.
- I suggest using a nonstick pan to prepare this recipe to avoid any mess.
- Add a pinch of salt if you are using unsalted nuts.
- You can skip food color.
- Burfi is one of the easiest Indian sweets you can make for Diwali, Navratri, or special occasions. The only issue I sometimes see with my readers is that Burfi doesn't set. In this case, put the mixture back into the pan and cook until the mixture thickens again.
Recipe FAQs
single slice of pista badam burfi contains 138 calories with 3g of protein.
You can store them at room temperature for seven days. If you want it to last longer, then refrigerate. You can also freeze the burfi by wrapping it in plastic wrap and storing it in air-tight conatiner for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
Yes. You can reduce the amount but note that this will affect the overall texture of the burfi.
The right consistency is reached when the mixture leaves the side of the pan, and it is not dry or sticky, and you can form a ball. If the burfi does not set even after 4-5 hours or you have tried to refrigerate, put it back in the pan, continue to cook for another 5 minutes, and then try to set it again.
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Recipe card
Pista Badam Burfi Sweet | Almond Pistachio Fudge
Equipment
- 1 Pan
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Ghee
- 1 cup Almonds Badam
- 1 cup Pistachios Pista
- ¼ cup Milk powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt a pinch, check notes
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 7 Saffron threads
- ½ teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 1 or 2 drops Green food color optional
Instructions
Coarsely chop nuts and roast.
- Using a food processor (mixie jar or blender), coarsely powder almonds and pista.1 cup Almonds, 1 cup Pistachios
- Heat ghee in a nonstick pan on medium-low flame. Add the coarsely powdered nuts and saute them for 2 to 3 minutes. Make sure not to burn the nuts.3 tablespoon Ghee
- Add the milk powder and continue sauteing it for another 2 minutes. If your nuts are unsalted, add a pinch of salt at this stage.¼ cup Milk powder, ⅛ teaspoon Salt
Sugar syrup - one-string consistency
- Meanwhile, add sugar, saffron threads, and water to another pan on medium heat. Once it dissolves completely, continue to simmer until you get one-string consistency.1 cup Sugar, 7 Saffron threads, 1 cup Water
- Dip a wooden spoon in the syrup and lift out. Allow a few seconds to cool. Now, touch the syrup with your forefinger, and then touch your forefinger and thumb together and pull apart gently. You should see one string.
Mix the nuts and sugar syrup
- Add the sugar syrup to the roasted nuts, cardamom powder, and green food color and continue stirring it for 5 to 6 minutes on medium flame until it leaves the side of the pan.½ teaspoon Cardamom powder, 1 or 2 drops Green food color
- Transfer this mixture onto a greased plate or parchment paper. Spread it to desired thickness. Sprinkle additional nuts if desired and press slightly using the back of the ladle.
- Allow it to cool down completely. Cut them into desired shapes.
Notes
- Make sure you roast the nuts on medium-low flame so that it does not get burnt.
- To make it crunchier, I have coarsely powdered the nuts. If you do not want it crunchy, you can make it into powder but make sure not to grind it too much so that the nuts will start to release their oil.
- Make sure you have sugar syrup of one-string consistency to get chewy burfi. Else your barfi may become hard.
- Once you add sugar syrup, stir continuously to prevent it from burning or sticking to the bottom.
- I suggest using a nonstick pan to prepare this recipe to avoid any mess.
- Add a pinch of salt if you are using unsalted nuts.
- You can skip food color.
- Burfi is one of the easiest Indian sweets you can make for Diwali, Navratri, or special occasions. The only issue I sometimes see with my readers is that Burfi doesn't set. In this case, put the mixture back into the pan and cook until the mixture thickens again.
Nutrition
Note: We originally posted this recipe in Oct 2018. It has now been modified in Aug 2023 with Expert Chef Tips, FAQs, Storage Instructions, etc.
Ned
Thank you for this recipe! I tried it last night and my family loved it. Can't wait to make it again!
Anjali
These burfis look absolutely delicious!! Love the combination of almonds and pistachios - can't wait to make them soon!
Tayler
The nuts, cardamom and saffron all together is the absolute best combination! So so delicious!
Kavi
Hi
Love your recipe!
Would like to know if the recipe would work with cashews instead of pistachios?
Could use a little green food coloring.
Would love to hear from you
Thank you 🙏🏼
Kushi
I have not tried with cashews but it should work. If you are looking for something with cashews you can also try our https://www.cookwithkushi.com/kaju-katli-kaju-barfi-recipe/. Happy Diwali!
Kavi
Thank you so much for your prompt response.
I will try out your kaju katli recipe.
Happy Diwali to you and your family
Stay Blessed
Kushi
Same to you too!