Pista magaz Often used as a thickener and flavour enhancer in meat dishes.

nut of Mediterranean trees having an edible green kernel

Pista magaz. A fleshy, tasty nut which can be used fresh (the greener the better) or salted. It is expensive ad goes well in savoury or sweet dishes such as biriani or pista kulfi (ice cream).

The edible seed of a certain small evergreen tree. Naturally tan-colored, these nuts are often dyed red to make them stand out in a dish of mixed nuts. Available raw or roasted, salted or unsalted.

These mild-flavoured, vivid green nuts are highly...