Today: 8 October 2025
3 August 2023
2 mins read

Irresistible recipes with Pistachios

Every delicacy has its own taste and its adored by a large number of people. Here are some recipes curated by American Pistachios to give a different taste to your buds of Pistachios.

PISTACHIO, ASPARAGUS AND BLUE CHEESE RISOTTO (By Chef Ashish Bhasin)

Ingredients:

  • 280 g Risotto rice (Short grain like Arborio)
  • 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
  • 40 g Onion
  • 50 ml White wine
  • 16 g Lemon zest
  • 250 g Asparagus
  • 60 g Parmesan
  • 40 g Unsalted butter
  • 800 ml Vegetable stock
  • 100 g California Pistachios
  • 60 g Blue Cheese
  • 5 g Micro green for garnish
  • 20 g Salt
  • 10 g Black pepper

Instructions:

  • Heat olive oil in a pan and add finely chopped onions, sauté till translucent.
  • Now add risotto rice, sauté for a minute.
  • Deglaze with white wine, until wine evaporates; add little stock and continue cooking on slow flame gradually.
  • Keep repeating till risotto is about to be cooked
  • Blanch asparagus separately and mix with the  risotto.
  • Finish risotto with unsalted butter, pistachios, blue cheese and grated parmesan. Stir it vigorously (preferably with a fiber spatula) until it gets a creamy texture.
  • For garnishing, sprinkle pistachio shavings/flakes, crumble blue cheese and a bit of microgreen.
  • Adjust the seasoning. Finish with parsley and drizzle balsamic reduction on top.

MALAI PRAWNS (By Chef Anand Panwar)

Ingredients:

  • 100 g White Onion    
  • 50 g  California Pistachios                    
  • 10 g  Ginger Garlic     
  • 100 g  Prawns   
  • Curry Leaves, Green Chilli & Salt to taste
  • 100 ml Coconut Milk      
  • 20 ml Coconut Oil

Instructions:

  • Heat coconut oil in a pan.
  • Add mustard seeds & curry leaves.
  • Add white onion, pistachios, garlic, ginger, green chili together and cook for a few minutes
  • Add salt, turmeric powder, coconut milk and make a gravy.
  • Put cleaned prawns in the gravy and cook for 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Garnish with curry leaves and chopped pistachio.

PISTACHIO PANEER (By Chef Anand Panwar)

Ingredients:

  • 100 g White Onion        
  • 50 g California Pistachios                  
  • 10 g Ginger Garlic Paste  
  • 100 g Paneer                 
  • Curry Leaves, Salt, Green Chili as per taste   
  • 100 ml Coconut Milk   
  • 20 ml  Coconut Oil

Instructions:

  • Heat coconut oil in a pan.
  • Add mustard seeds & curry leaves.
  • Add white onion, pistachios, garlic, ginger, green chili together and cook for a few minutes
  • Add turmeric powder, coconut milk to make a gravy.
  • Put some paneer in the gravy and cook for 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Garnish with curry leaves and chopped pistachios.
  • Serve hot.

ALSO READ-Add protein supplements into your fitness regime

Previous Story

Indian expat wins UAE’s Mahzooz raffle draw

Next Story

Saudi Aramco most profitable company ever in Fortune 500

Latest from Food

Carbs, Fats Driving Diabetes

The findings, based on data from the ICMR-INDIAB study, were published in the journal Nature Medicine. Researchers analysed eating patterns from a nationally representative sample of 1,21,077 adults across urban and rural areas

Make your healthy summer journey tasty

As India experiences the peak of summer, keeping cool and hydrated is a top priority. One delicious and refreshing way to beat the heat while staying healthy is by incorporating cold salads

Monsoon Magic: Mumbai Streetfoods

Mumbai’s monsoon brings with it more than cloudy skies and sudden downpours – it sparks cravings for hot, comforting street food. As the rain taps gently on rooftops and umbrellas fill the

Sweet Traditions Mark Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami, the joyous festival marking the birth of Lord Krishna, is one of the most cherished celebrations across India and beyond. Falling in the month of Bhadrapada (August–September) on the Ashtami tithi
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Chef Tarun Dacha’s American pistachios recipe

Pistachios are a complete protein source with all 9 amino