PISTA

Description

Pista (Pistachios) are delicious green nuts with a mildly sweet, nutty flavor, cherished worldwide for their taste, crunch, and health benefits. Packed with protein, healthy fats, dietary fiber, vitamins (B6, E), potassium, and powerful antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, pistachios are one of the healthiest dry fruits.

They are known to support heart health, aid weight management, improve digestion, boost eye health, and promote glowing skin. Unlike many nuts, pistachios are relatively low in calories, making them an excellent guilt-free snack.

Pista is widely used in Indian sweets (pista burfi, kulfi, kheer), bakery items, chocolates, and savory dishes, adding both flavor and nutrition.

Benefits of Pista (Pistachios)

• Heart-friendly – lowers bad cholesterol and improves circulation.

• Good for weight management – high protein and fiber keep you full.

• Supports eye health – antioxidants protect against vision problems.

• Boosts immunity – packed with vitamins and minerals.

• Glowing skin – vitamin E and antioxidants slow aging.

• Promotes gut health – fiber supports digestion.

Uses of Pista (Pistachios)

• Snacking: Enjoy raw, roasted, or lightly salted.

• Sweets & desserts: Adds richness to kulfi, halwa, burfi, and ice creams.

• Baking: Perfect for cakes, cookies, chocolates, and pastries.

• Garnishing: Enhances the look and taste of kheer, falooda, and milkshakes.

• Trail mix: Combine with almonds, cashews, and raisins for a healthy energy pack.

• Everyday milk: Crush pista into warm milk for a delicious health drink.