Kesar Pista Elaichi Biscuits – Eggless
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Kesar is Saffron. Pista is Pistachio. Elaichi is cardamom.
Kesar Pista Elaichi Biscuits – Eggless or cookies have all the 3 beautiful delicate flavors combined together to bring out the Indian festive spirit in fusion form. The best part is that I have made these biscuits eggfree, keeping the festival of Holi in mind.
These biscuits melt in the mouth, and every single bite is like reliving the childhood back in India. Saffron in the cookie reminds me of the warmth of my mum and dadi. Pista brings the color of the festival to me with a royal sophistication. Elaichi….ahh…that aroma and flavor of cardamom lingers for long and lets me relish the golden moments, a little longer.
Since my birth country is India and karma bhoomi (place of livelihood) is America, many a times, my Indian American Kitchen gives shape to recipes combining the American techniques and Indian flavors. This recipe is one such recipe. I adapted the recipe from Joy of Baking‘s Pecan Shortbread Cookies. I read the recipe and picked the base and added my fusion flavors and the result was awesome.
My oldest daughter put one biscuit in her mouth and exclaimed – “Ma, it is almost like Gujiya in a cookie form”. I think that is the best compliment I have ever received since that exactly what I was aiming for and I accomplished it. Only a true foodie can understand my epitome of happiness at that minute.
To get some more eggless cookie recipes, check these out – Jelly Thumbprint Cookies, Chocolate Walnut Crisp Biscuits, Eggless Walnut Brownie and Oats Whole Wheat Nuts Biscotti.
Some other very popular Holi recipes from my blog are – Thandai Pudding, Achari Mathri, Gujiya, Baked Gujiya, Kanji, Dahi Pakodi and Jal Jeera.
I had had a great time creating and baking these cookies in my Indian American Kitchen for Holi. I am sure that you will love these too! These are perfect to entertain friends and family. These also make the perfect Hostess Gift.
Sonal
Loved your daughters comment about the cookie. Happy Holi Sonal. – Sreelatha
Thanks girl ❤️❤️
Lovnig them and gonna make them soon! 🙂 Will keep you posted! <3
You are a genius at creating. Will Def be trying them as they sound so easy and utterly butterly delicious. DONNA
Lovely share Sonal, loaded with flavor and looks super yummy!!
Thanks Ruchi ❤️
Oh clever you Sonal, love all the gorgeous flavors in these biscuits, my favorite too. What is gujiya?
Thanks Loretta 🙂
Gujiya is a deep fried empanada kind of sweet. It is also called Karanji is western parts of India. It is filled with dry fruits, dry milk solid and sugar.
I totally understand your absolute joy at your daughters compliment love the flavours x
Thanks dear ❤️
They look fabulous Sonal❤
Thank you 🙂
Awesome cookies with lovely flavors. You have set the mood for Holi with all these ideas!
Thank you darling :)..
Lovely crisp cookies!! Loved the addition of Kesar Pista.Wonderful share.
Thanks Preethi 🙂
Ah, the lovely flavours of cardamom and kesar!
I love these flavors 🙂
Those cookies look delicious!! And taste like gujiya you say? Yum yum! 🙂
Thanks Ranjana
They sound lovely and delicious! I love the ingredients Sonal, so special!
Thanks Lynn ❤️
I bet these are very common ingredients in mid eastern desserts and dishes too 🙂
yes I think they are!
Totally in love with these delicious looking cookies . They have all my favorite flavors in them ..