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Mixed badam cashew pista barfi | Mixed nut barfi | Traditional Mithai |

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Tarla Dalal

09 November, 2013

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Mixed badam cashew pista barfi | Mixed nut barfi | Traditional Mithai |

Mixed Badam Cashew Pista Barfi is a classic Indian mithai that celebrates the rich flavors and vibrant colors of three beloved nuts — almonds (badam), cashews (kaju), and pistachios (pista). This traditional layered barfi not only looks stunning with its tri-color pattern but also delights your taste buds with every bite. Soft, nutty, and aromatic, this festive sweet is perfect for special occasions like Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, and weddings, where presentation and flavor come together beautifully.

To prepare this delicious sweet, you start by making badam barfi, cashew barfi, and pista barfi separately, following their traditional recipes. Each barfi has its own distinct texture and taste — the badam barfi offers a delicate, nutty richness; the cashew barfi is smooth and creamy; and the pista barfi adds a lovely green hue with an earthy undertone. Together, they create a perfect symphony of flavor and color that is both festive and indulgent.

A few strands of saffron (kesar) are dissolved in warm milk and mixed into the cashew barfi to enhance its color and aroma. The saffron-infused milk not only adds a beautiful golden tint but also infuses a luxurious fragrance that elevates the entire dessert. The golden, green, and cream layers of barfi represent a visual harmony that makes this mithai stand out on any dessert platter.

Next, each barfi mixture — badam, cashew, and pista — is divided into equal portions and rolled into thin cylindrical logs about 8 inches long. These colorful rolls are then arranged side by side on a sheet of plastic to form layers. The first layer features one roll each of badam, cashew, and pista barfi, followed by alternating layers that create a chequered pattern. Once all layers are stacked, they are gently pressed together to form a rectangular block.

To give it the perfect festive finish, the barfi rectangle is garnished with edible silver leaf (vark), giving it an elegant shimmer that makes it look truly royal. The block is then cut into even slices, revealing the beautiful, tri-colored layers within. Each piece of Mixed Nut Barfi is a little masterpiece — soft, nutty, fragrant, and irresistibly rich.

This Mixed Badam Cashew Pista Barfi is the epitome of traditional Indian mithai artistry. The contrasting flavors of almond, cashew, and pista combine to offer a delightful experience that’s both visually stunning and deliciously satisfying. Every bite melts in your mouth, releasing layers of sweetness, saffron aroma, and nutty richness. Whether served to guests, gifted in festive boxes, or enjoyed with family, this Mixed Nut Barfi captures the true essence of Indian celebration — indulgent, colorful, and full of love.

Ingredients

for Mixed badam cashew pista barfi

1 recipe badam barfi

1 recipe cashew barfi

1 recipe of pista barfi

a few saffron (kesar) strands

1 tbsp milk

4 to 5 edible silver leaf (vark)

Method

for Mixed badam cashew pista barfi

Make the badam, cashew and pista barfis as mentioned in their respective recipes.
Dissolve the saffron in the milk, add it to the cashew barfi and mix well.
Divide the badam barfi, cashew barfi and pista barfi into 3 equal portions.
Roll out each portion into a cylindrical of 200 mm. (8") length and 6 mm. (1/4") thickness.
On a sheet of plastic, place one badam roll, one cashew roll and one pista roll next to each other, to form a layer.
Top the first layer with a cashew roll, pista roll and badam roll (in that order).
Top with the third layer of pista roll, badam roll and cashew roll.
Press gently so that all the barfi rolls stick together to form a rectangle.
Garnish the rectangle with the silver leaves.
Cut the rectangle into 8 slices of 25 mm. (1") thickness.