Recipe of Pista Choco Rolls.

Pistachios and chocolate make an unusual but truly divine combination.

Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Preparation Time : 5 mins.PISTA CHOCO ROLL

Pistachios and chocolate make an unusual but truly divine combination.

Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Preparation Time : 5 mins.

Makes 15 slices.
Ingredients
    1 cup grated khoya (mava)
    6 gms SugaRite or 1/4 cup powdered sugar
    1 teaspoon cocoa powder
    2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
    2 drops rose essence
Method
1.    

Combine the khoya and SugaRite/powdered sugar in a heavy bottomed pan and cook on a slow flame, while stirring continuously till the SugaRite/sugar has dissolved and the moisture has evaporated (approximately 5 to 10 minutes).
2.    

Cool completely , add the rose essence and mix well. Divide into 2 equal portions.
3.    

In one portion, add the cocoa powder and mix well. Roll into a 200 mm. x 75 mm. (6" x 3") rectangle. Keep aside.
4.    

In the other portion, add the chopped pistachios and mix well. Make a roll of 25 mm. (1") diameter and 200 mm, (8") length.
5.    

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.
6.    

Wrap the roll in a plastic sheet or grease-proof paper and refrigerate till firm (for approx. 10 minutes).
7.    

Remove the plastic sheet or grease-proof paper and cut into 12 mm. (1/2") slices.
Tips
VARIATION : PISTA CHOCO ROLL (SUGAR FREE)
Add 3 teaspoons of artificial sweetner instead of the sugar and proceed as per the above.